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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.

May 17, 2022

Vitual Reality Programs in Academic Libraries

How can you use virtual reality as a means to educate and start conversations in the academic library?

May 11, 2022

Our Picks for ALA Annual 2022

The ALA Annual Conference returns in person! Join us in D.C., and don’t miss these standout sessions.

May 4, 2022

Hybrid Programming Webinar Series

Check out a lineup of free webinars focused on hybrid programming in the library.

Apr 22, 2022

Tackling Community Issues

Want to address community issues at your library? Here are some common themes of discussion to help you get started.

Jun 7, 2022

Mutual Support

Partnerships with local businesses, nonprofit or civic groups increase the reach and impact of library efforts.

Apr 18, 2022

Exploring Hybrid Programs

Is hybrid a good fit for your library's post-pandemic programming?

Apr 27, 2022

Conversations to Build Community Trust

This Hawaii library helped its community regain trust in leadership through engaging conversations.

Apr 11, 2022

Where Do Library Programs Happen?

Library programs don't have to stay within your library's walls. In what unique spaces have you hosted programs in?

Apr 5, 2022

7 Fin Lit Picture Books

It's never too early to learn financial literacy! Check out these exciting and diverse titles.

Mar 30, 2022

Research Your Local Newspaper’s Holocaust Coverage

History Unfolded: US Newspapers and the Holocaust invites libraries to research local newspaper coverage on Holocaust-era events.

Apr 1, 2022

Inclusive Financial Literacy Books

Download the free guide featuring 40 titles and program ideas to help kids learn financial literacy.

Mar 14, 2022

Reducing the Stigma Around Mental Health at the Library

A Texas library stepped in with resources when people in the community struggled with mental health.