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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.

Jun 14, 2019

Community Conversations: Failing Forward

Someone once said that if you're not failing, you're not trying. When it came to our Community Conversations program, we certainly tried.

Jun 13, 2019

When Programming Isn’t Fun Anymore

Burnout: the struggle is real. Here are tips for getting rejuvenated when library life leaves you tired.

Jun 13, 2019

Our Picks for ALA 2019

Check out our don't-miss sessions for programming librarians at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference.

Jun 3, 2019

Information and Media Literacy for Students

As school library practices shift, school librarians need to engage educators on the benefits of strong information literacy programming.

Jun 3, 2019

Yiddish Book Center’s “Coming to America”

Public library workers, apply by August 16 to be part of the national reading and discussion program.

May 22, 2019

How to Extrovert (When You Have To)

Are you an introvert? You can still command an audience — even when you'd rather avoid all human contact.

May 22, 2019

Your Library's First Chess Tournament

Once you open your doors to chess players, you may be surprised at how many people will arrive.

May 17, 2019

4 Ways to Play With the YMCA

The YMCA of the USA engages 21 million people a year. Here are a few ways your library can get involved.

May 17, 2019

Culture Nights: Easy, Educational and Fun

Introduce your small community to cultures — and local residents — from around the world.

May 17, 2019

The Journey to Understanding Libraries

Sa-de Brown shares how she became a library employee and what she's gaining from the Community-Centered Libraries project.

May 17, 2019

Reaching Out to People with Disabilities

Kathy Middleton shares how community engagement helped her library serve people with disabilities.

May 15, 2019

Apply by July 15 to be part of the Great Stories Club's uncoming theme, "Growing Up Brave on the Margins."