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.
LTC Engagement Grant
The sixth annual community engagement grant will support two libraries' work to build neighborhood connections.
Peggy Barber Tribute Grant
The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant provides $2,500 to three libraries with limited programming budgets to support meaningful programs.
12 Library Programs to Explore Local History
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Start preparing now with these 12 program ideas.
What Library Patrons Have to Say About Accessibility
Three library users with disabilities share what they've noticed and what they'd still like to see in their library's accessibility efforts.
Partnering for Accessibility in Small & Rural Libraries
Community partnerships can be instrumental for small and rural libraries. These libraries share how they benefit from working with partners on important accessibility projects.
Solving Accessibility Challenges in Rural Libraries
Through a combination of practical workarounds, creative rethinking and sheer persistence, these small and rural libraries have worked to bring their accessibility plans to fruition.
Media Literacy Education: Free Webinar Series
Join us for the "Architecture of the Internet" webinar series. This free five-part series will shed light on the often-overlooked aspects of the internet.
Start Your Storytime on the Right Foot
To help keep expectations clear, programming librarians share some ground rules that help to start and end storytimes on a high note.
Free Online Games for Kids to Boost Financial Savvy
Check out these four new fun online games to teach kids fundamental financial skills inside and outside of the library.
Tracing How Library Programs Change the World
Libraries increasingly function as one-stop providers for a variety of community services through their public programs that can also contribute to broader, long-term impacts. What kinds of impacts might one expect from the range of public programming available at libraries across the country?
Quick Ideas for Library Card Sign-up Month
Are you looking for some quick ideas to promote Library Card Sign-up Month? We've got you covered.
Takeaways on Tween STEAM Engagement
How can you best create inclusive and engaging STEAM programs for tweens?