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
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.
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.
Creative Aging in Public Libraries
“Creative Aging in America’s Libraries” responds to the changing needs and interests of today’s older adults.
Get Beyond Deadlock
The “Naming and Framing Public Issues” webinar series aims to help librarians approach challenging public issues in their communities.
National Women's History Month
In recognition of Women’s History Month, a list of programming resources has been compiled to help celebrate.
The Never-Ending Film Viewing and Discussion
Film screenings are not only entertainment, but a way to bring the community together.
African American History Month
A compilation of programming resources to help celebrate the vital role African Americans have played in American history.
Connecting Girls with STEM Resources
Women hold almost half of US jobs but fewer than 25 percent of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) positions.
Rural Roots: Library Creating Legacy
The most important book at Gilpin County Public Library is one everybody and nobody wrote.
Donation Helps Public Library Open Tech Center
A library in central Florida opened a technology center to offer its patrons the opportunity to expand their skills.
A Community Banned Books Marathon
Alameda Free Library offers tips for coordinating a community banned books reading marathon.
The Vonnegut Library’s Approach to Censorship
Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library holds a volunteer captive in a “prison” of books in celebration of Banned Books Week.
Designing with Respect in Public Spaces
University of Michigan’s library assembled a digital gallery that encourages artistic expression while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
Controversial Program Impacted My Library
The director of a rural library shares her experience hosting a controversial program and the impact it hand on the community.