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How to Get Teens Interested in Poetry

With National Poetry Month just around the corner, consider these tips from a school librarian to get teens interested in poetry.

Stranger Than Fiction: Crime in the Library

Crime in the library is often the subject of fiction, but what about in real life? A look at library crimes, from the mundane to the bizarre.

Weird Things That Save My Life During The Book Fair

A school librarian shares some tips and tricks to smoothly prepare for book fairs and survive the hectic week.

Running a Successful Dungeons & Dragons Convention in Your Library

Our Dungeons and Dragons Con brought in a lot of new faces to the library and ended up being one of our most popular programs. Give it a try!

The Best Libraries You Can Get a Card for Out of State

Whether your local library's inventory is limited or you just want access to more books, an out-of-state library card could level up your reading life.

How Can Libraries Help You Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions?

Whether you’ve decided to take up a new hobby, or drop a bad habit, your local library can help you stick to your new year’s resolutions.

Promoting the Benefits of Reading for Pleasure to New Teachers

Top Tips For Weeding When You’ve Got 100 Other Things To Do

Weeding your library is necessary, but it's no easy task! Here are some tips from a school librarian on how to get it done.

Let the Games Begin! 4 Simple Ways to Include Board Games and Gaming In Libraries

Let the games begin! Here are four simple ways to include board games and gaming in your library, a fun and easy way to draw people together.

Getting Crafty in the Library

As well as being centres for learning and community, libraries can be great locations for arts and crafts sessions. One Rioter shares ways to set up creative meetings in your local library.