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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Promote a Healthy Staff and Community During Global Employee Health & Fitness Month

Your library is a robust wellness resource, but your community might not know it yet. Try some of these ideas to get the word out, as well as help promote your resources to local businesses and improve your own staff’s health.

5 Common Library Marketing Myths Debunked

Don’t let your assumptions derail your marketing efforts. Read five library marketing myths and get tips on how to make sure you’re getting the most out of your marketing.

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