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Cheat Sheet: Create an Event Flyer

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Looking for an easy way to promote your programs and events? You're in the right place! LibraryAware has hundreds of event flyer templates, created by graphic designers with library experience. Simply create, pop in your details (date, time, etc.), and print. Or customize by changing images, fonts, colors, and more. 

1. Choose a template

You can search for an event flyer template from the HOME tab at the top of LibraryAware. Or select the FOLDERS tab, open the folder you would like your flyer to be saved in, then select the Create Item button.

  • Search using keywords related to your program or event. Find more keywords to try.

  • Use the Refine column on the left to limit to the format Flyer-Events.



    NOTE: To browse all event flyer templates, don't enter any search terms or keywords. Simply use the Refine
     column on the left to limit to the format Flyer-Events.


  • Select a template and click the Create button. The template will open in the Drag & Drop Editor.


2. Change the text

Change the text in the template – include the event details your patrons need to know.
  • Select the text area to edit.

  • Highlight the text you want to change.

  • Enter new text.

  • If you need additional text boxes, click Text from the left panel and drag over the text style that you want to add.

  • Make sure to Save when you are done.


3. Swap images

Need to swap an image for one of your choosing?
  • In the flyer, select an existing image. The LibraryAware Image Selector will open.

  • Use keywords to search for an image. Or upload your own with the Select an image from your computer button.

  • Use the Select Image button to add the image to your flyer. The image will be added sized to that of the original image.

  • Need to re-size? Use the corner handles to enlarge or shrink the image. Use the Fill button on the image editing toolbar to fill the image frame.

  • Happy with the image? Select Accept from the image editing toolbar.

PRO TIP! Select the gear icon at the top right toolbar and turn on Gridlines to help align your images and other elements.





4. More ways to customize

Our templates can be customized as little or as much as you'd like. Here are some commonly used customization options:
See all editing options.

PRO TIP! Being consistent across all your marketing materials ensures audience recognition. Take some tips from our graphic designers and give your LibraryAware creations a professional look the easy way!


What can you do with your book flyer?


Print it and display it in your shelves

  • Save the flyer.
  • Select the Print icon at the top right of the editor.
  • When the Document Print window opens, select the Print icon.

Save it as an image (PNG)

  • From the folder the flyer is saved in, hover over the flyer thumbnail to locate the three-dot menu.

  • From the three-dot menu, select View Image.

  • The image will open in a new browser tab.

  • Right click on the image and select Save image as.

  • Choose the save location on your computer and name the file.

Post it to Facebook

  • From the folder the flyer is saved in, hover over the flyer thumbnail to locate the three-dot menu.

  • From the three-dot menu, select Share on Facebook.

  • Under Post Content, enter a message to go along with the flyer.

  • Select Post Now or Schedule for Later.

Post it to Pinterest

  • From the folder the flyer is saved in, hover over the flyer thumbnail to locate the three-dot menu.

  • From the three-dot menu, select Share on Pinterest.

  • The flyer will open in a new browser tab.

  • Select the Pinterest Save button.

  • Sign into Pinterest and save the flyer to your board.

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