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Death Café at the Library: Where Strangers Meet to Discuss the End

A Death Café is a place where “people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death." And they are quite commonplace in libraries.

Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2025 in Philly

Check out our recommended ALA Annual 2025 sessions that will spark fresh ideas and elevate your library programming game.

I Love Libraries: Real-Life Stories of Library Impact

Take action at ILoveLibraries.org and read through the following articles to inspire advocacy for our communities and libraries.

Unmasking the Joy of Reading: A School Library Twist on 'The Masked Singer’

A school librarian engaged students with a “Masked Reader” event, during which students guessed the identities of masked teachers, fostering an excitement for reading.

3 Ways to Reach Elected Officials

Do you share library program outcomes with local elected officials? Read how to strengthen relationships with these stakeholders.

Logistics of a Hybrid Program

Boston Public Library staff share their tips for hybrid program logistics, such as staff roles and tech.

Is Hybrid a Good Fit?

Melissa Wong explores what library programs are conducive to the trending hybrid format.

A Library for Firefighters

The Children Fire Safety Literacy Reading and Discussion Program uses books to teach fire safety.

 

De-Escalation Techniques

As a librarian, you already deal with a lot. What tools do you need when a stressful situation arises?