Resources
Educational content to help propel your library’s community engagement strategy.

How MacDonald Public Library is Increasing Events While Saving Staff Time
Download this case study to learn how SignUp enables this library to save time, increase programming, and use data driven reports to inform stakeholders and plan future events.
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BrainHQ: The Secret to Healthier, Happier Teens
Capturing the attention of teenagers can be difficult, but BrainHQ’s fun, scientifically proven exercises can help. Learn how teens benefit from cognitive training, and pick up a few tips for marketing this resource to this audience as well.
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15 Ways to Make Your Library the Talk of the Town
Word-of-mouth will go a long way to attract new patrons to your library. These ideas will help you spur all of your community members to rave about what you have to offer.
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6 Steps to Playing a More Active Role in Your Community’s Health
Connecting patrons to health care resources is a sure way to make a significant impact on your community. Follow these six steps to develop a strategy for undertaking this important work.
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5 Ways to Repurpose Your Library’s Most Popular Programs
You’ve invested a lot of effort into your library’s programs. Now, try out these ideas to reach an even wider audience with your most popular content.
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25 Budget-Friendly Ideas to Kick-start (or Refresh) Your Library’s Community Outreach
You have all the resources you need to make a significant impact in your community. These ideas will inspire you to get started with community outreach (or refresh your current strategy) regardless of your budget.
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How SignUp and Spaces Transformed Event and Room Management at a California Library
Download this case study to learn how SignUp and Spaces completely eliminate double-booking rooms and save staff and patrons time at this California library.
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Two Must-Haves for a Rewarding Summer Reading Program Finale
Your reading program presents opportunities to transform summer readers into year-long library users — that is, as long as you include these two must-have components in your program finale.
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5 Simple Steps to Draw More People Into Your Library
Are you using your spaces to draw more community members into your library? Follow this plan to get the most out of your existing real estate.
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