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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.

Pedal PV at Palos Verdes Library

Archivist and adult services librarian Monique Sugimoto uses her scenic bike commute as inspiration for the Pedal PV video series. 

LTC Engagement Grant

The second annual community engagement grant will support a library's work in the area of anti-racism.

Peggy Barber Tribute Grant

The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant supports meaningful programs in libraries with limited programming budgets.

Virtual Author Talks

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

Kids + Scientists

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

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.