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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Springfield City Library Helps Voters Get Reader. Voter. Ready.

As midterms approach, your library can help community members stay informed and prepared to participate in elections while also supporting year-round civic participation.

Beyond Recycling: How Libraries Are Rethinking Sustainability

As climate change becomes more visible in daily life, libraries can build sustainability into everyday decisions, from disaster preparedness to partnerships.

Apply Now: A Year of STEM

Apply by October 28 for a chance to receive 12 months of curated STEM programming to foster curiosity and STEM-mindedness in early childhood learners.

Curious Kids Club: Full STEAM Ahead!

This library transformed a traditional summer reading program into the Curious Kids Club, a six-week, hands-on summer program with a science-camp feel that combined literacy with STEAM.

Oct 30, 2019

The Library as 'Force Multiplier': Finals at the UT-Knoxville Library

An academic library shares its approach to program planning, risk taking and putting students first.

Oct 18, 2019

Fun Ways to Advertise Library Programs

If you advertise it, they will come ... won't they? Use these tips to get new faces in the door.

Oct 18, 2019

Free Health Resources for Public Libraries

The Public Library Association shares free health tools and resources in the spirit of Health Literacy Month.

Oct 16, 2019

An Adult Speaker Series on the Cheap

In the small town of Fenton, people craved cultural programming. The public library responded.

Oct 3, 2019

5 Ways to Target Your Email Marketing

Program marketing is all about getting the right message to the right person at the right time.

Oct 2, 2019

Campus Wellness: Promoting Self-Care

Nap tent, anyone? Many colleges today have campus wellness offices, and they're an ideal program partner.

Sep 27, 2019

A Marvel-ous Spring

With a need for family-friendly programming in their small town, an Iowa library created a superhero series culminating in a private movie theater showing.

Sep 25, 2019

Deepfakes, Part 2: Resources for All Ages

These resources will help everyone — from elementary students to library staff — spot deepfakes.

Sep 19, 2019

5 Ways to Partner with Your School District

If you haven't made friends yet with your local school district, now is your time to shine.

Sep 18, 2019

Eco-Friendly Fall Garland

Looking for an easy fall craft that is fun for all ages and reuses old materials?

Sep 13, 2019

Teen Programs for Banned Books Week

From letter-writing campaigns to debate clubs to button-making, here are some ways to get teens involved.

Sep 3, 2019

Special Olympics Young Athletes Program Creates Environments for Inclusive Play Partner

For inclusive programming that reaches kids with and without intellectual disabilities, the Young Athletes program is a great place to start.