Discussion Questions

  • What does “programming that reflects community needs” look like in your library?
    • How do you currently assess those needs, and what tools or strategies could help you do it better?
  • How can libraries balance consistency in programming with the need for innovation and flexibility?
    • What are some examples of programs that have succeeded because of consistency?
  • What barriers do you face in reaching underserved or disconnected populations (e.g., unhoused individuals, rural residents, people with disabilities), and how might you overcome them?
  • Which of the Montana State Library’s resources (e.g., Beanstack, virtual trunks, Talking Books) have you used or would like to explore further?
    • How could these tools enhance your programming?
  • What’s one program idea you heard during the webinar that you’d like to try in your library—and what would be your first step to make it happen?