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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Call for Advisors: Libraries as Leaders in Bridging Divides

ALA is seeking four advisors for Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Libraries as Leaders in Bridging Divides. Applications are due by November 13.

Introducing the First-Ever ALA Demo Day: Games & Play

Demo Day: Games & Play (Nov. 18, 2026) will showcase innovative games, puzzles, toys and play-based learning resources designed to engage library users of all ages. Free with registration!

From Relationships to Recipes: Preserving the Stories of Our Latino Community Through a Collaborative Cookbook

This community cookbook, celebrating the local Latino community, was an opportunity for programming, historical preservation and cross-cultural engagement.

Springfield City Library Helps Voters Get Reader. Voter. Ready.

As midterms approach, your library can help community members stay informed and prepared to participate in elections while also supporting year-round civic participation.

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?

Building Programs for the Long-Term

Capacity, sustainability and communication: these three factors lead to long-term success for programs.