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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets

We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.

Reader Voter Ready: Support Voter Engagement Through These Program Ideas

Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. Libraries play an important role in ensuring voters are prepared to participate in local, state and national elections. Check out these program ideas to support voter engagement at your library.

Aging Together: What Libraries Are Learning About Serving Older Adults

Whether working in large urban systems or small-town libraries, four library workers emphasize that older adults are not a niche audience. They are a vital part of the library community.

Apply Now: 2026-27 Cohort of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program

Apply to join a cohort of public library workers to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.

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.

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.