Learn how to create a fun, educational afterschool snack program for kids and teens using your library’s cookbook collection! This session will guide librarians through planning and running hands-on snack-making workshops that teach basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating, and engage youth with library resources. Discover tips for selecting kid-friendly recipes, organizing supplies, ensuring safety, and building partnerships. Perfect for libraries of all sizes—no kitchen required!
No foundation? No friends group? No problem. Learn how your library can use Library Giving Day as a springboard for year-round advocacy and donor engagement—without dedicated fundraising staff. Discover simple messaging strategies that empower staff, trustees, and board members to turn everyday conversations into increased public funding and private support. You'll leave with practical tools to launch or grow fundraising efforts, energize stakeholders, and build lasting community investment—all tailored for libraries of any size.
