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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.

Jul 31, 2012

Early Literacy Programs for Your Community

Growing Like a Read provides parents with the tools to create a language-rich environment and extend learning beyond the library walls.

Jul 17, 2012

Pinning Your Way to Fabulous Programming

The "pinning" tool so popular with arts-and-crafters and cooks can be useful for library programming, too.

Jul 12, 2012

New for July at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates two July 12 birthdays: Henry David Thoreau and Pablo Neruda.

Jul 10, 2012

The Rural Library for Learning and Culture

Rural libraries have a special role to play in the communities they serve. In fact, the smaller the community, the bigger looms the library.

Jun 28, 2012

Award-winning Books for Programs

ALA announces the first recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.

Jun 24, 2012

Collection Development and Programming

The Bridging Cultures Bookshelf on Muslim Journeys will bring free books and films to 1,000 libraries.

Jun 23, 2012

Programming for Civic Engagement

MLIS student Rachel Lux comments on “Libraries at the Crossroads: Programming for Civic Engagement" at ALA's 2012 annual conference.

Jun 21, 2012

Intergenerational Dessert and Discussion

Some things lend themselves well to bridging the generational divide, and what better than a good novel?

Jun 19, 2012

Innovative Programming at Community Colleges

During the Sniff Off Contest, students and staff were challenged to identify the fragrances with their blend names.

Jun 14, 2012

New for June at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates National Zoo and Aquarium Month and offers a resource guide to accompany the College Board’s recommended reading lists.

Jun 5, 2012

Enriching Programs by Increasing Accessibility

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped offers a primer on connecting readers to materials.

Jun 5, 2012

Great Programs STEM from Partnerships

Johnston (Iowa) Public Library was chosen to host ALA's “Visions of the Universe” traveling exhibition.