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Apply Now: Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults

12 public libraries will be selected to receive a resource package and hands-on support to strengthen their online health literacy offerings. Apply by January 7, 2026.

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.

Combating Misinformation

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

Podcasting To Preserve

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

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.

It's Eclipse Time Again!

STAR Net is distributing over 5 million eclipse glasses, activities and training to prepare for the upcoming solar eclipses.