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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

The Secret to Successful Program Promotion? Data.

Picture this: You work hard to plan an awesome program, but nobody shows up. You feel totally defeated, and you aren't sure what you could've done differently. The secret to success? Data.

Getting Started with Program Evaluation

Real, meaningful evaluation isn’t just a survey you tack on at the end of a program. It’s an integral piece of your planning process, right from the start. Once you learn to recognize the elements of evaluation and use them with intentionality, you’ll be able to continually grow the impact of your programs and your ability to tell their story.

Engagement and Advocacy Start with Community Mapping

Taking time to understand who you know — and who you don’t know — is a great way to begin your journey toward being a community-informed programming librarian.

New Landscape Report on the Current State of Library Programs for Older Adults

ALA has released a new landscape report to better understand the current state of library programming for older adults.

ALA Programming Award

Nominate your library to receive a $5,000 award for excelling in programming.

Libraries Mean Business

Mid-Continent Public Library is making entrepreneurs their business by offering programs that provide information and skills they need to be successful.
 

A Moving Promotion

Torrance Public Library turned its bleak white Econoline van into a promotional powerhouse.

Rural Roots: Social Media

Despite finding social media "puerile and repulsive," blogger Larry Grieco has finally jumped on the bandwagon.

Run with It

Start a walking or running club at your library using these helpful tips from blogger Jenn Carson.

'Native Voices' Exhibition

Apply to host a traveling exhibition exploring Native Peoples' concepts of health and illness.