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Apply Now: Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities

Applications are open until December 11, 2025, for grants of $10k and $20k to increase library accessibility services.

From Chaos to Whimsy: Hosting a “Buffet-Style” Fairy House Workshop

What started as a whimsical craft from Lacey Alexis' childhood in Juneau has now grown into a hugely popular Fairy House Workshop Weekend.

7 Tips to Bring Sustainability into Your Library Programming

Don't know where to start with sustainability programs? Here are 7 tips that will be helpful on your sustainability programming journey.

Where the Tweens Are: Financial Literacy and a Summer Morning at a Rural Library

If your library struggles with tween engagement, you’re not alone. Perry County District Library proves that tween engagement is possible and totally enriching.

Oct 6, 2022

Deepen Discussion with Primary Sources

Want to add some historical context to a book club? Try pairing primary source analysis with your programs.

Oct 4, 2022

Hybrid Programs in Rural Libraries

What can we learn from small and rural libraries about hybrid programming?

Sep 29, 2022

Analyzing Primary Sources for Program Planning

The Library of Congress has millions of free materials to incorporate into your programming.

Sep 28, 2022

Why Start From Scratch?

Leverage your library's existing partnerships to accomplish bigger goals and reach more people.

Sep 27, 2022

Free Download: Programming with Primary Sources: Women’s Suffrage

Download this free guide made to inspire and help library workers bring primary source inquiry into programming.

Sep 22, 2022

Deaf Community Engagement

What does the future of Deaf community engagement in the library look like? Three advocates weigh in.

Sep 12, 2022

Apply Now: Exploring Human Origins Traveling Exhibition

Apply now for this traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Sep 14, 2022

Call for Advisors: Media Literacy for Adults

ALA is seeking 6 librarian advisors to support the creation of a new media literacy guide.

Sep 6, 2022

Cultivating Community Outside of Class

In what ways are school and academic libraries fostering community outside of the traditional classroom setting?

Sep 8, 2022

Combating Misinformation

The problem of misinformation is just one challenge for rural libraries. How are they combating the issue?

Sep 2, 2022

Podcasting To Preserve

This library made a podcast on a historic hospital and shared tips on how can start your own.

Aug 31, 2022

Making Change Sustainable

Get the most out of your library's strategic plan! Libraries discuss how their strategic plans impact their communities in the long run.