Naperville Public Library does cart routine at WGN Block Party parade

Great Block Party Tips

These great block party tips will help you organize fun, safe and memorable neighborhood gatherings!

30 Block Party Ideas

30 ways to plan the PERFECT neighborhood block party to build memories and friendships!

Public Libraries: How Authors Can Increase Both Discoverability and Earnings

Libraries represent a valuable opportunity for a book discoverability and sales, but librarians may not know your book exists without marketing outreach.

How to Protect Your Library With Medieval Book Curses

Medieval scribes protected their work by threatening death, or worse.

What I Learned As A Straight Woman At An All-Female Sex Party

101 Theme Party Ideas—Because It Ain’t a Party Without a Theme

16 Easy Summer Party Ideas

Gather inspiration for a casual outdoor gathering from one of our easy summer party ideas. From dinner on the deck to a festive taco buffet, your options are endless for a no-fuss summer party.

A survival guide to company holiday parties

If you follow these tips, you'll not only avoid embarrassment but may even improve your place in the pecking order

28 Creative Napkin-Folding Techniques

If you frequently host dinner parties, you should have a couple cool napkin folds in your arsenal. Impress everyone before they've taken a single bite of food.

Party-Ready Finger Food Ideas

Get your party started with easy and delicious finger foods. Our appetizers, snacks, and bite-size sweets are easy to make and fun to enjoy while mingling.

Why You Should Be Tapping Your Watermelon

Party planning should not involve brain busters; these creative tips for serving drinks provide that special touch 10 times over.

Small-Space Outdoor Entertaining Tips

Maximize small spaces for an outdoor party with our tips for small-space outdoor entertaining. Whether you have a small deck, patio, or enclosed backyard, we give you ideas for making the most of your space while entertaining outdoors.

How to Host a Magazine-Worthy Dinner Party

Inexpensive Ideas for Holiday Party Food

Don’t let sky-high food-and-drink bills crash your party. These affordable strategies let you scrimp without looking like Scrooge.

Simple Decor Ideas to Get the Party Going

The new book ‘Decorate for a Party’ shows how to welcome guests in style, whether for drinks, dinner or special occasions

Appetizer Ideas for a Finger Food Dinner Party

For a fun change of pace, ditch the traditional sit-down dinner in favor of an appetizer dinner party. Serving tasty finger foods can be inexpensive, low-stress, and a great conversation starter. The trick is to find delicious appetizer recipes that mimic a traditional dinner menu. We've got plenty of easy appetizer ideas, plus tips to help you throw a fresh, fun party from start to finish.

12 Last-Minute Ideas to Help Holiday-Party Procrastinators

Event planners and caterers offer tips and ideas including food walls, ornament decor, and gift exchanges. With holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa all less than two weeks away, planners who haven't hosted their office or home holiday parties yet might find themselves scrambling to put together a festive event.

15 things you should never do at the office holiday party

The holiday party is a time to celebrate, but let's keep it together, people.

Theme Party Ideas for Teens

Here is a list of teen birthday party themes and ideas for you to use for your teenager's big day.

Having a Birthday? Rent All Your Party Supplies From Us

If you or a friend are having a birthday soon, then you need to stop and read this article. It’s a common misconception that the best parties are the most expensive ones to throw. What if I told you that you can have that lavish party without breaki