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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

7 Tips to Bring Sustainability into Your Library Programming

Don't know where to start with sustainability programs? Here are 7 tips that will be helpful on your sustainability programming journey.

Where the Tweens Are: Financial Literacy and a Summer Morning at a Rural Library

If your library struggles with tween engagement, you’re not alone. Perry County District Library proves that tween engagement is possible and totally enriching.

Making Dementia-Friendly Libraries

How libraries can incorporate dementia-friendly principles into their spaces, their collections and their interactions with patrons.

Setting Up a Memory Café at Your Library: A How-to Guide

By creating a space for people with dementia and their loved ones to relax and enjoy the company of others, Memory Cafés can reduce feelings of isolation.

Jan 5, 2022

LibLearnX: Sessions of Interest to Programming Librarians

Attending LibLearnX? Here are some sessions that might be of interest! Registration is open.

Jan 3, 2022

Building Technological Capacity for Small and Rural Libraries

Did your library need to upgrade technology to stay connected with the community during the pandemic?

Jan 3, 2022

Filling the Gap with Hotspots

Lee-Whedon Memorial Library shares the importance internet in their rural community.

Dec 8, 2021

Attendance Doesn't Equal Success

Two libraries share their stories of library programs with small turnouts that eventually produced a ripple effect in the community.

Dec 13, 2021

Hosting Difficult Conversations

Library workers share their takeaways from hosting difficult conversations with their communities.

Dec 3, 2021

Librarians On: Working with Interns

Get ready to be inspired! Ten library professionals share what to know about working with interns.

Nov 23, 2021

The Bridge Between Instruction and Programming

Columbia College Chicago Library asks what they can do for their students at the beginning of their artistic careers.

Nov 23, 2021

"Ask, Listen, Empower” Virtual Book Club Series

The “Ask, Listen, Empower” Virtual Book Club is a series of three virtual, interactive conversations about community engagement.

Nov 19, 2021

Re-entry Toolkits

McCracken County Public Library provides formerly incarcerated people with take-home kits.

Nov 16, 2021

Inclusive Financial Literacy Programming Kit

One hundred public and school libraries will receive free books and resources to teach financial literacy.

Nov 10, 2021

A Reading Community For College Students

UCSB's library created student-led book clubs to satisfy the need for in-depth book-centered discussions.

Nov 5, 2021

Book Recommendations

Feeling burnt out or less creative with your programs? This list of suggested books might be able to help.