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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Apply Now: Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries

This new initiative is designed to equip 100 public library workers with the knowledge and tools to lead on sustainability. Apply by November 14.

Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey: Receive a Free Supply of Eco-Friendly Piggy Banks

ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation are interested in providing future training and grant opportunities to support the role of public libraries as providers of personal finance programming. Survey results will help plan these future offerings. The first 100 respondents will receive a supply of eco-friendly piggy banks!

New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians

Looking for some quick professional development? Here are four recent and upcoming webinars perfect for programming librarians.

First Amendment Academy: Free Quizzes and Courses to Share with Library Patrons

How well do you really know your First Amendment rights? The Freedom Forum's First Amendment Academy is a free, engaging resource for libraries to share with patrons.

Feb 25, 2022

8 Programs for Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month! Looking for some unique program ideas? We have eight to share.

Feb 25, 2022

Robots and Retirees

Don't plan tech programming with only younger crowds in mind! Get seniors involved with easy STEM robots.

Feb 10, 2022

The Library Didn’t Forget You

Ada Public Library helped a residential community for disabled adults connect during isolation.

Feb 3, 2022

Community Tension at Library Conversations on Race

Library conversations on racism and allyship sparked some tension and division within this rural community.

Jan 28, 2022

COVID Research to Homework Help

In this small Arizona town with no coffee shops or shopping centers, the library is the place for Wi-Fi.

Jan 24, 2022

Continuing ESL in a Pandemic

Two libraries discuss initiatives taken during the pandemic to reconnect with immigrants and New Americans.

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.