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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.

Oct 19, 2022

Tools to Support Hybrid Audience Engagement

Check out these online tools to help maximize audience engagement in virtual or hybrid programs.

Oct 10, 2022

Apply Now: World on the Move

Apply now for this traveling exhibition on the timely yet timeless topic of migration and displacement.

Oct 6, 2022

Deepen Discussion with Primary Sources

Want to add some historical context to a book club? Try pairing primary source analysis with your programs.

Oct 4, 2022

Hybrid Programs in Rural Libraries

What can we learn from small and rural libraries about hybrid programming?

Sep 29, 2022

Analyzing Primary Sources for Program Planning

The Library of Congress has millions of free materials to incorporate into your programming.

Sep 28, 2022

Why Start From Scratch?

Leverage your library's existing partnerships to accomplish bigger goals and reach more people.

Sep 27, 2022

Free Download: Programming with Primary Sources: Women’s Suffrage

Download this free guide made to inspire and help library workers bring primary source inquiry into programming.

Sep 22, 2022

Deaf Community Engagement

What does the future of Deaf community engagement in the library look like? Three advocates weigh in.

Sep 12, 2022

Apply Now: Exploring Human Origins Traveling Exhibition

Apply now for this traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Sep 14, 2022

Call for Advisors: Media Literacy for Adults

ALA is seeking 6 librarian advisors to support the creation of a new media literacy guide.

Sep 6, 2022

Cultivating Community Outside of Class

In what ways are school and academic libraries fostering community outside of the traditional classroom setting?

Sep 8, 2022

Combating Misinformation

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