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Apply Now: Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries

This new initiative is designed to equip 100 public library workers with the knowledge and tools to lead on sustainability. Apply by November 14.

Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey: Receive a Free Supply of Eco-Friendly Piggy Banks

ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation are interested in providing future training and grant opportunities to support the role of public libraries as providers of personal finance programming. Survey results will help plan these future offerings. The first 100 respondents will receive a supply of eco-friendly piggy banks!

New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians

Looking for some quick professional development? Here are four recent and upcoming webinars perfect for programming librarians.

First Amendment Academy: Free Quizzes and Courses to Share with Library Patrons

How well do you really know your First Amendment rights? The Freedom Forum's First Amendment Academy is a free, engaging resource for libraries to share with patrons.

Nov 10, 2020

Virtual Author Talks

An award-winning literary critic, Seaman shares her tips for conducting great author interviews online.

Nov 5, 2020

Kids + Scientists

Space scientists, biologists and engineers can introduce kids to an eye-popping world of discovery.

Nov 2, 2020

APPLY NOW: American Dream Literacy Initiative

Public libraries are invited to apply for $5,000 American Dream grants for adult literacy services.

Oct 30, 2020

Tips for Virtual Author Events in Public Libraries

Planning a virtual author event? Read up on some tips for hosting a successful e-visit.

Oct 30, 2020

7 Nonfiction Titles about the Climate Crisis

Sustainability and climate change are moving to the forefront of public consciousness. Tackle the topic in your book club.

Oct 28, 2020

5 Creepy Craft Ideas for A Social-Distanced Halloween

Spooky season is looking different this year but that won’t stop the creepy crafting.

Oct 27, 2020

Checking Out Space Scientists

Want to bring a space scientist to your library? We gathered some places to look to land yourself a great presenter.

Oct 23, 2020

Marketing Virtual Humanities Programs

We'll enter 2021 with a new set of virtual programming skills. Have you mastered the art of marketing them?

Oct 21, 2020

Leading a Virtual Film Discussion in 7 Steps

Film discussions can spark meaningful conversations, even when you can't meet in the same room.

Oct 20, 2020

Budget Gifting with the Library

The holidays are quickly approaching! Is your library ready to craft up some budget-friendly gifts?

Oct 8, 2020

6 Easy Demos, Contests & Tutorials to Fill Your Social Media Gaps

Chelsea Price shares some tips from her new book "209 Big Programming Ideas for Small Budgets."

Oct 8, 2020

The Pages of Madison County

The circulating journals have themes ranging from Netflix Recommendations to Stories My Grandparents Told.