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Visitor Management Done Right.

Track, manage, and report on all visitor activity at your facilities.

Manage Textbooks and Other Assets

Take control of your text books through Alexandria.

December 1, 2017

Jumpstart Your Library Makerspace

Looking for ways to jumpstart your library makerspace? Check out these ideas to foster discovery, innovation, and learning in your library.
January 5, 2018

31 Brain Teasers to Use in Your Library Lesson Plans This January!

The brain! The most important organ for it powers the human body. From controlling actions and reactions to allowing us to think, feel, and remember. Taking Descartes quote literally “I think therefore I am.” Our thoughts create our humanity and its cognitive capability is what sets us apart from other species. And just like any muscle in our body, we need to exercise our brain power regularly.
January 10, 2018

Grab a Thesaurus For National Thesaurus Day!

January 18th is International Thesaurus Day! Celebrate Thesaurus Day at your library by trying out one of these books, activities, or displays.
January 26, 2018

Read It Out Loud! Activities and Books For Your Library

It is essential to read to students aloud. Not only is reading aloud to students building language and vocabulary, but it is also sparking children’s love for reading!