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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

Oct 2, 2017

Dialogue & Deliberation Workshop Stipend for Small/Rural Public Libraries

Public libraries that serve small and/or rural communities may apply for a stipend to attend a workshop at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference.

Sep 29, 2017

Lessons from Totality: The 2017 Solar Eclipse

The next North American total solar eclipse is only seven years away. Will you be ready?

Sep 27, 2017

Making Trivia Masters: Using Trivia to Turn Students into Explorers

A weekly trivia challenge encourages students to explore lesser-known parts of their library.

Sep 25, 2017

Cultural Cooks

Serve up this cooking program that draws on the local talent and knowledge of your patrons

Sep 21, 2017

Marketing Using Facebook Events

The elusive Facebook event. Who sees it? Do people use Facebook events anymore? Is it worth your time?

Sep 21, 2017

Get Ready for Small Business Saturday®

Learn how your library can unite small businesses in your community on Nov 25.

Sep 14, 2017

My Favorite Things: School Library Resources

We all have our go-to spots to search for program inspiration. Here are a few favorites.

Sep 13, 2017

‘The Vietnam War’ Free Programming Guide

Download a free 42-page guide with program ideas and resources for the new PBS documentary.

Sep 1, 2017

Family Dance Party

Looking for an energy boost? Here's a playlist that will get the whole family up and moving.

Aug 16, 2017

'Stranger Things' at the Library: DIY Craft Night

The second season of the hit Neflix show will be released on Oct. 27, and fans are pumped.

Aug 9, 2017

Event Planning

A simple one-sheet form can help get a complicated program off on the right foot.

Aug 2, 2017

Programming in My Urban Community College Library

Sandy Marcus shares lessons learned from 25 years of community college librarianship.