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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.

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.

Nov 3, 2021

Get Ready for NASA’s Upcoming Telescope Launch

Using revolutionary technology, NASA's new telescope will study every phase of cosmic history. Is your library ready for the December launch?

Oct 15, 2021

Halloween Craft Video Round-up

Need a quick Halloween craft? Or maybe something more time-intensive like a bubbling cauldron?

Oct 12, 2021

Communities for Immunity

Want to build your community’s confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine? Apply for Round 2 of Communities for Immunity.

Oct 6, 2021

Teaching with Primary Sources: Women's Suffrage & Libraries

ALA is seeking four librarian advisors to take part in an effort that will help libraries lead programs about the women’s suffrage movement.

Oct 5, 2021

APPLY NOW: ARP Humanities Grants

Up to 200 U.S. libraries of all types will receive $10,000 for pandemic recovery. Apply by December 2.

Sep 30, 2021

SOAR Analysis

How can your library team use SOAR analysis to build on your community engagement?