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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Making Dementia-Friendly Libraries

How libraries can incorporate dementia-friendly principles into their spaces, their collections and their interactions with patrons.

Setting Up a Memory Café at Your Library: A How-to Guide

By creating a space for people with dementia and their loved ones to relax and enjoy the company of others, Memory Cafés can reduce feelings of isolation.

Death Café at the Library: Where Strangers Meet to Discuss the End

A Death Café is a place where “people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death." And they are quite commonplace in libraries.

Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2025 in Philly

Check out our recommended ALA Annual 2025 sessions that will spark fresh ideas and elevate your library programming game.

Jul 17, 2012

Pinning Your Way to Fabulous Programming

The "pinning" tool so popular with arts-and-crafters and cooks can be useful for library programming, too.

Jul 12, 2012

New for July at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates two July 12 birthdays: Henry David Thoreau and Pablo Neruda.

Jul 10, 2012

The Rural Library for Learning and Culture

Rural libraries have a special role to play in the communities they serve. In fact, the smaller the community, the bigger looms the library.

Jun 28, 2012

Award-winning Books for Programs

ALA announces the first recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.

Jun 24, 2012

Collection Development and Programming

The Bridging Cultures Bookshelf on Muslim Journeys will bring free books and films to 1,000 libraries.

Jun 23, 2012

Programming for Civic Engagement

MLIS student Rachel Lux comments on “Libraries at the Crossroads: Programming for Civic Engagement" at ALA's 2012 annual conference.

Jun 21, 2012

Intergenerational Dessert and Discussion

Some things lend themselves well to bridging the generational divide, and what better than a good novel?

Jun 19, 2012

Innovative Programming at Community Colleges

During the Sniff Off Contest, students and staff were challenged to identify the fragrances with their blend names.

Jun 14, 2012

New for June at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates National Zoo and Aquarium Month and offers a resource guide to accompany the College Board’s recommended reading lists.

Jun 5, 2012

Enriching Programs by Increasing Accessibility

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped offers a primer on connecting readers to materials.

Jun 5, 2012

Great Programs STEM from Partnerships

Johnston (Iowa) Public Library was chosen to host ALA's “Visions of the Universe” traveling exhibition.

May 8, 2012

New for May at EDSITEment

EDSITEment offers three Launchpads designed to spark discussion about three great works.