Public Libraries

Birding is a great way for students and teachers to connect with nature. From citizen science projects and live feeder stations—and books galore—the resources here will help kids learn about our avian friends.

Libraries use data about summer programs to make them better every year, and their methods have been improving.

Tabletop role-playing games can be popular programming for all ages in school and public libraries.

This roundup features an assortment of tabletop role-playing games that are easy to learn, easy to play, and have something for everyone.

Thanks to a remarkable effort by a public library, 20 New York teens had an unforgettable trip visiting monuments and museums and learning and connecting with history. 

Public libraries work with groups from health departments to community-based organizations and provide access to everything from cooking classes to safe walking routes.

Across the country, educators, parents, and others keep Black history alive amid restrictions on how race is taught in schools.

Everyone wins when public libraries collaborate with these preschool programs, which are funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and implemented through local agencies.