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Apply Now: 2026-27 Cohort of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program

Apply to join a cohort of public library workers to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.

“It Made All the Difference in the World to Learn About the Experiences of Others”: The Value of Patron Feedback in Accessibility Reviews

By asking patrons to offer feedback on existing accessibility barriers, libraries can ensure that the changes they make to spaces and services reflect and address genuine community needs.

Accessibility as a Path to Sustainability

By centering the needs and priorities of people with disabilities, libraries are investing in accessibility upgrades that will bring long-term benefits to their communities.

Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026

ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.

Keep Calm and Take a Spa Day

Sit back and relax with these DIY spa ideas for your teens and tweens.

Boooooks and Eeks-hibits

Celebrate Halloween while promoting services, collections and staff with these clever ideas.

Run with It

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

Books, Buds and Bars: Programs for Adult Readers

This September, libraries are celebrating back-to-school with book programs for kids and teens. What activities can best reach our adult readers?

Sep 15, 2015

Getting Started with the Harwood Approach

Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Public Library shares tips for getting acquainted with the "turning outward" approach.

Sep 9, 2015

'Native Voices' Exhibition

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

The Art of Library Welcoming

We want library patrons to feel comfortable at our programs, right? Start with the right welcome announcements.

Sep 8, 2015

Arts & Culture on a Budget

Arts & Culture Coordinator Veronica Funk shares how she offers programming on a tight budget.

School's Back In Session: Let's Play!

Inspire playfulness and help combat back-to-school stress with these fun teen program ideas.

Hooray for Bollywood

Programming that draws upon part of your library collection can actually be fun, Dana Vinke proves.

Aug 25, 2015

Columbus Public Library Gets Benched

Artists in a Wisconsin town partner with the library as part of an effort to unite residents and the city.

Kinetic Literacy

Discover the importance of kinetic literacy and why it is an essential component of library programming.