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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

A New eCourse to Learn the Grant Process for a New Year

This first-of-its-kind ALA self-paced eCourse provides a comprehensive foundation in collaborative grantseeking, proposal development and submission

Call for Advisors: A Year of STEM

ALA is seeking six librarian advisors with expertise in serving early learners, curating book lists and offering STEM programming to support a new project.

Behind the Scenes with Milwaukee Public Library’s TikTok

Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos.

Apply Now: ‘Pulitzer on the Road’ Traveling Exhibition

Public libraries are invited to apply to receive the new traveling exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire. Apply by March 27, 2026.

Mar 10, 2022

Fitting Community Needs: Redefining Library Programming

Libraries are constantly adding programs to better fit community needs. Hear from two libraries that recently switched up their programs.

Mar 10, 2022

5 Tips for STEAM Success

Struggling with STEAM programs? Here are 5 tips from St. Louis County Public Library.

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.