Library cards for children of divorced parents

Hello. I am wondering what other libraries do in the case of issuing library cards to children of divorced parents, i.e. which parent the card goes under? We normally say that the parent who has custody gets the card, but what if the other parent comes in first and gets a card, and then the parent with custody comes in and tries to get a card for the child? Do you tell the parent with custody that the other parent beat them to it, or do you call the parent who got the card first and say you are taking away that card? This is happening more and more lately. What is best practice? I would obviously prefer to not get involved in personal matters. I appreciate any thoughts anyone has to offer on this. 

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PrairieCat Vega Discover Homepage Builder QA

Vega Discover Homepage Builder QA
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PrairieCat has launched courses on TalentLMS to provide member library staff the option to customize their library's Vega Discover catalog homepages though the Homepage Builder. This Open Office Hours session will focus on the Homepage Builder customizations. Bring any questions or concerns you may have about User Roles & Homepage Builder. Please Register.

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PrairieCat Vega Discover Homepage Builder QA

Vega Discover Homepage Builder QA
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Join us for a Vega Discover Homepage Builder QA.

PrairieCat has launched courses on TalentLMS to provide member library staff the option to customize their library's Vega Discover catalog homepages though the Homepage Builder. This Open Office Hours session will focus on the Homepage Builder customizations. Bring any questions or concerns you may have about User Roles & Homepage Builder. Please Register.

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PrairieCat Vega Discover Site Admin QA

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Join us for a Vega Discover Site Admin QA. 

PrairieCat is launching courses on TalentLMS to provide member library staff the option to customize their library's Vega Discover catalog homepages though the Homepage Builder. Site Admins are granted more customization options in addition to creating and/or promoting staff users for homepage customization. Each library will have only 1-2 Site Admins. This Open Office Hours session will focus on the importance of having a Site Admin for your library. Bring any questions or concerns you may have about User Roles & Homepage Builder.

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Space Themed Program

Anyone have a recommendation for a fun space themed program suitable for a SRP Kickoff event?

Creative Ideas for Engaging Children’s Programs with Limited Resources

Hi everyone,

I wanted to reach out to fellow children’s programming professionals to brainstorm and share creative solutions for offering engaging programs on a limited budget. Like many libraries, we are navigating the challenge of providing high-quality programming for children without a large budget.

One approach that’s worked for us is incorporating DIY craft activities using inexpensive materials we already have in our library, like paper, crayons, and old magazines. 

What about you? Have you found any low-cost yet high-impact program ideas that get kids excited? How do you make the most of limited resources while keeping programs fresh and fun?

Looking forward to hearing your ideas!

Best,
Victoria

Overcoming Budget Challenges in Adult Programming

Hi everyone,

I wanted to start a discussion around a topic that many of us likely face—budget constraints when planning adult programming. As libraries continue to navigate tight budgets, it can be challenging to provide the same range of enriching and diverse programs for our adult patrons without the necessary resources.

At our library, we’ve been trying to get creative in finding low-cost or no-cost alternatives that still provide meaningful experiences. I’m curious—how do you all handle these challenges? Do you have any tried-and-true strategies for maintaining a strong adult programming calendar without breaking the bank? What partnerships or funding sources have worked for you?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas!

Best,
Victoria

Program Ideas for Level Up at Your Library

Anybody have any fun crafts or program ideas for this year's iREAD theme?

We do a lot of take-and-make crafts for teens here, so here are some ideas I've got in my spreadsheet to share:

*Mini Swirly Health/Mana Potion Bottles

*Tiny Art Contest: Video Game Edition

*Enderman Minecraft Plushie (made with felt)

I've also been looking into finding someone to do a virtual program for teens on video game design, but I haven't had much luck with it.

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