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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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The Secret to Successful Program Promotion? Data.

Picture this: You work hard to plan an awesome program, but nobody shows up. You feel totally defeated, and you aren't sure what you could've done differently. The secret to success? Data.

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Getting Started with Program Evaluation

Real, meaningful evaluation isn’t just a survey you tack on at the end of a program. It’s an integral piece of your planning process, right from the start. Once you learn to recognize the elements of evaluation and use them with intentionality, you’ll be able to continually grow the impact of your programs and your ability to tell their story.

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Engagement and Advocacy Start with Community Mapping

Taking time to understand who you know — and who you don’t know — is a great way to begin your journey toward being a community-informed programming librarian.

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New Landscape Report on the Current State of Library Programs for Older Adults

ALA has released a new landscape report to better understand the current state of library programming for older adults.

Communities for Immunity

Communities for Immunity will provide funding to libraries to enhance vaccine confidence where it matters most: at the local level. 

Mask Up for Story Time

"Don’t bother trying to pretend it’s not there." Tips for making story times fun while mask-wearing. 

Knowing Your Community

During the pandemic, programming librarians drew upon knowledge of their communities to succeed. 

Ideas for Creative StoryWalks

November 2021 will celebrate StoryWalks® in libraries across the nation. Here are some creative StoryWalk tips.