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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

At the Program: What to Focus on When Hosting In-Person Events (VIDEO)

What should library staff pay attention to when hosting an in-person event? This video walks you through what to look out for.

A City That Plays Together: What It Takes to Run a 17,000-Player Library Game

Playable at various community points, Ann Arbor District Library’s Summer Game is played by thousands of people of all ages and has become a community tradition.

Jun 9, 2023

Academic Libraries and Exhibitions

Academic librarians share how they engage the campus with the Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

Jun 6, 2023

Sounding Off On Streaming

Yes, you can play (and in some cases stream) music during library programs. Here are some of your options.

May 30, 2023

Free DiY Exhibit From the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Libraries can apply to download a free DiY exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

May 24, 2023

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June celebrates the important contributions LGBTQIA people have made throughout history.

May 31, 2023

Misinformation Shouldn’t Stop Pride Programming

It didn’t take long for misinformation to hit this library's Pride programs – but that didn't stop them.

May 23, 2023

Can't-Miss Sessions at ALA Annual Conference 2023

Will you be in Chicago this summer? Check out our top picks for ALA Annual 2023 sessions.

May 17, 2023

100 Hotspots, 20 Rural Libraries

Two small town libraries share how WiFi hotspots for checkout benefitted their communities.

May 2, 2023

“What Will I Do?”

Thousands viewed the Americans and the Holocaust exhibit at this library and the impact continues.

May 1, 2023

7 Steps to Community Engagement

A new report highlights the crucial steps libraries take to effective community engagement.

Apr 24, 2023

What Makes Library Partnerships Valuable

Library partnerships are valuable in many ways. Read about how libraries work with partners to design, plan and implement successful programs.

Apr 10, 2023

What Makes a Library Partnership Effective

Five factors are key to the development of strong and effective relationships between libraries and their partners.

Apr 5, 2023

Apply Now: Imagining Tomorrow

ALA invites grant applications for a brand-new Great Stories Club series featuring YA sci-fi titles.