101 Seeds for Library Joy

Pre-Order: This title will be available Winter 2024. You may place an order and the item will be shipped when it becomes available. 

Feeling burned out, dispirited, or just plain blah? Plant a whole lot of joy at your library using this little book’s fun and inventive ideas! 

Library joy is more than a feeling; it is a choice and call to everyday practices of connection, empowerment, and wellbeing. And it isn’t a heavy lift—in fact, it can all start with a few tiny seeds. 

"Start your day with a smile to yourself, a service worker, a stranger, or a coworker."

"Reminisce about a book that you’ve enjoyed and why. Post a book recommendation in a workroom or share it with a coworker."

"Encourage someone new to libraries today - a library student, a new library user, a new coworker, or new community partner."

This delightful book brims with dozens of joy-centering approaches and activities ready to draw on whenever your day could use a boost. It also makes a perfect gift and is sure to bring smiles to your fellow library workers, trusted volunteers, board members, and all the book lovers in your life.   

Imprint: ALA Editions

Published: Winter 2024

Page Count: 32