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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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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.

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Stitched Stories: Where Quilting, Literacy, and Elders Meet

In the African American tradition, quilting is both practice and philosophy. Stitched Stories was built to put that inheritance directly into young people’s hands, pairing books with needle and thread.

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Libraries as the Connective Tissue in Addressing the Digital Divide

Through ALA's Community Connect initiative, libraries in small towns have enhanced internet access for underserved populations, opening doors for patrons and increasing the visibility of libraries as key hubs in their communities.

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Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets

We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.

Sports Heroes Who Read

Bringing in professional athletes to connect with kids (and adults) helps promote many types of literacy.

'Street Cred' Librarianship

Sonya Durney shares her experiences in program inspiration, forging community partnerships and rebounding after an awkward start with a potential partner. 

Make Way for Makerspaces

After three years and 300 maker project ideas, a nationwide makerspace website has announced a new offering for libraries in Illinois.

Dancing with the Stacks

Blogger Jenn Carson woke her patrons out of their winter hibernation with a hugely popular ballroom dancing class.