Special Events: A Brave Idea

Opus & Olives, Library Strategies Consulting Group, Library Consulting

It is probably safe to say that libraries, Friends, and foundations around the country all have one question in common: How do we raise money for our local library? Well it’s a good one, and one we talk about in our recent book Beyond Book Sales: The Complete Guide to Raising Real Money for Your…

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MN Statewide One-Book Program

Once Upon a Reader, Library Strategies Consulting Group, Library Consulting

This year Minnesota proudly joined the ranks of Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Michigan with it’s creation of a children’s statewide one-book program called Once Upon a Reader. The concept is to encourage pre-K children and adults to read together to promote early literacy skills, and is designed with local libraries as the hub of the program.…

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