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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Accessibility as a Path to Sustainability

By centering the needs and priorities of people with disabilities, libraries are investing in accessibility upgrades that will bring long-term benefits to their communities.

Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026

ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.

Beyond the Red Carpet: How Local "Celebrities" Revitalized a Literacy Classic in Bienville Parish

For National Library Week, Bienville Parish Library celebrated everyday community members by making them the stars of their own READ™ poster.

Upping Your Game: Best Practices of Expert Programming Librarians

What does excellence in library programming look like? Find how-to articles summarizing best practices of seasoned programming librarians.

Feb 13, 2023

Learning About Your Community Partnerships

Check out this overview of initial survey results on library partnerships.

Feb 6, 2023

Getting People Talking

What are libraries talking about? Learn about the variety of conversation topics that libraries are having with their communities.

Dec 20, 2022

They Want To Shut Us Down

Downers Grove (Ill.) Public Library staff reflect on threats that led to canceling Drag Queen Bingo.

Dec 19, 2022

4 Crafts To Highlight Culture and Traditions

Combine a cultural lesson with one of these four crafty hands-on activities.

Dec 15, 2022

For Teens, by Teens: TikTok Time

What's cooler than teens making promotional TikToks for the library while earning community service?

Dec 14, 2022

Libraries and the Humanities

Don't miss out on a partnership! Libraries are perfect programming partners for cultural engagement.

Dec 12, 2022

Hybrid Programming Resource Round-up

This list has the resources you need to help plan hybrid programs.

Dec 9, 2022

Remixed Classics: Scriptwriter's Handbook

This free guide makes it easy for teens to remix a classic piece of literature and make it their own.

Nov 30, 2022

Our Picks for LibLearnX Conference 2023

Headed to New Orleans for LibLearnX? Check out these sessions for programming librarians.

Nov 16, 2022

5 Things to Know: State Humanities Councils

What do you know about your state humanities council? These 5 things will help you with programs or grants.

Nov 16, 2022

Promoting and Evaluating: Creating Standout Hybrid Programs

How can you promote and evaluate your hybrid programs so they become standouts in your programming lineup?

Oct 24, 2022

Are Libraries Neutral?

The media often focuses on how libraries are safe spaces. How true is this idea?