Resources
Educational content to help propel your library’s community engagement strategy.
Easy Ways to Become the Community Service Hub Your Library Is Meant to Be
You don’t have to wait for a seasonal or nationwide event to begin establishing your library as a community service hub. Explore ways your library can start providing patrons with opportunities for community involvement during any time of year.
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How a Mobile App Can Raise the Bar for Your Library
twitterfacebooklinkedinSince the average smartphone user spends three hours a day using mobile apps, it’s easy to see why Pew Research Center says we’re living in an “apps culture.” More and more of your community members of all backgrounds are gaining access to...
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Email Marketing: The Key to Boosting Reading Program Participation
twitterfacebooklinkedin You likely send marketing emails before your summer reading program launches to promote your upcoming program and encourage patrons to participate. But email marketing doesn’t have to stop when your program starts. By continuing to send...
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How to How to Keep Summer Reading Participants Engaged
Download this free guide, which is filled with ideas on how to drive ongoing program engagement and motivate participants to keep coming back all summer long.
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6 Tips for Using Social Media to Promote Your Summer Reading Program
Social media can be one of the most effective ways to get the word out about your summer reading program. Check out these tips for planning and executing a social marketing campaign.
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5 Ways to Use the Time You’ll Save Thanks to Library Software
Library technology is becoming more and more intuitive, giving you the option to take administrative tasks like event and room management off your crowded plate. What should you focus on with the time you’ll free up? In this post, we’ll explore a few of the activities most worth your time and attention once you allow technology to lighten your load.
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How to Boost Your Summer Reading Program Through School Outreach
Looking for a new way to spread the word about your summer reading program? Making school visits can give you the perfect opportunity to recruit students to participate in your program.
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80+ Resources Your Library Can Offer Beyond Just Books
During Library Card Sign-up Month and beyond, celebrate the invaluable services that libraries offer their communities by adding a few “nontraditional” resources to your collection, from audiovisual equipment to crafting tools, cooking utensils and science kits.
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Tips for Marketing Your Summer Reading Program on Your Website and via Email
Looking for more effective ways to use your website and email to promote your summer reading program? Check out these handy tips for making the most of these digital marketing tools.
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