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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

Aug 17, 2015

Busy Books: Utilizing the Power of Crowdfunding

An Ohio library is harnessing the power of Kickstarter to fund an early literacy project.

Aug 14, 2015

Small Libraries; Big Difference

A "solo librarian" explains what it's like to be in charge of everything.

Aug 12, 2015

Want to Know Your Community?

To truly get to know your constituents, experience their community the way they do.

Discover Your Inner Frankenstein

FrankenHeroes lets teens swap and combine parts from different toys to make their own creations.

Aug 6, 2015

One Year Later in Ferguson, Mo.

The director of Ferguson Public Library shares how things have changed since the shooting of Michael Brown.

Aug 6, 2015

Red Hook Makes: From Borrowed Van to Mobile Maker Lab

Red Hook (N.Y.) Public Library takes their programming to the people with a mobile maker lab.

Aug 5, 2015

Wow, Weeks of Welcome!

Academic libraries have an annual opportunity to better orient new students.

Aug 5, 2015

Program Evaluations: Helpful Tool or Necessary Evil?

Is your program evaluation form letting you down? Ask yourself these five questions.

Jul 29, 2015

Our Library’s Centennial Video Contest

Celebrate your library's centennial in a heartwarming way.

Jul 27, 2015

Storytime Stretching

Adding stretching and movement to storytime promotes kinetic literacy (and helps get the wiggles out).

Jul 27, 2015

Sweet Treat Book Club

Pair food with fiction with this book club model for teens.

Jul 27, 2015

Money Matters: Financial Programs

Partnering with local businesses and organizations can help make your library users money smart.