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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026

ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.

Beyond the Red Carpet: How Local "Celebrities" Revitalized a Literacy Classic in Bienville Parish

For National Library Week, Bienville Parish Library celebrated everyday community members by making them the stars of their own READ™ poster.

Upping Your Game: Best Practices of Expert Programming Librarians

What does excellence in library programming look like? Find how-to articles summarizing best practices of seasoned programming librarians.

Getting Started with Program Evaluation

Real, meaningful evaluation isn’t just a survey you tack on at the end of a program. It’s an integral piece of your planning process, right from the start. Once you learn to recognize the elements of evaluation and use them with intentionality, you’ll be able to continually grow the impact of your programs and your ability to tell their story.

Sep 15, 2021

Knowing Your Strengths: Community Engagement

Now is a great time to take a close look at your library programming team and assess your strengths and weaknesses.

Sep 10, 2021

Report on Library Programming

The new report marks ALA's next steps toward the creation of a programming curriculum.

Sep 8, 2021

Library in Tiny Alaskan Village Tackles Housing Shortage

Igiugig’s remote location creates a high cost of living. This is where the library steps in.

Sep 1, 2021

Let's Talk About It: Women's Suffrage

This ALA grant will help libraries discuss the history of women's suffrage. Apply by December 1.

Aug 18, 2021

Paying Program Participants for Equity

Librarian Nick Demske explains his approach to the stipend model as an opportunity to change the world.

Aug 23, 2021

Q&A With a Book Biking Librarian

Book bikes can start conversations and bring books and programs outside of the library's walls.

Aug 18, 2021

Communities for Immunity

Communities for Immunity will provide funding to libraries to enhance vaccine confidence where it matters most: at the local level.

Aug 13, 2021

Mask Up for Story Time

"Don’t bother trying to pretend it’s not there." Tips for making story times fun while mask-wearing.

Aug 13, 2021

Talking about Race at Keene Public Library

A highly attended virtual program offered Keene residents a chance to learn from their Black neighbors.

Dec 8, 2021

Financial Literacy Programming in the 'New Normal'

As COVID-19 continues to loom, keep your program plans flexible in case of any last-minute pivots back to virtual.

Jul 27, 2021

Share Your Feedback by August 16!

Read and comment on “Skills for 21st-Century Librarians: Learning Objectives for Library Programming.”

Jul 22, 2021

Knowing Your Community

During the pandemic, programming librarians drew upon knowledge of their communities to succeed.