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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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Pairing STEAM with Stories: Accelerate Access to Stories and STEM Learning

Public libraries can foster learning by pairing picture books with STEAM activities, which can help build skills like empathy, teamwork and resilience.

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Accessibility, Privacy, Dignity: How Libraries Are Addressing Hygiene Needs

Many libraries offer free hygiene supplies in restrooms. This interview with two Missouri dives into how they make it happen.

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How a Chair Storage Room Became This Library’s Star-Studded Wall

A nostalgic desire for autograph books and the dream to create a green room led the programming librarians at the Avon (Conn.) Library to the designate the “Chair Storage Room" as the new home of a “Wall of Fame.”

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Apply Now: 2025 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award

School librarians are invited to apply for a $5,000 annual award recognizing outstanding humanities programming in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Disability Pride Month Resource Round-up

July is Disability Pride Month. This list of resources can help prepare your library to celebrate with programs, book displays and educational opportunities.

Partnering for Stronger Programming

This new toolkit provides five tools for library workers with actionable steps to help partnerships grow sustainably and meet programming goals.

The Gerber/Hart LGBTQ+ Library & Archives

The Gerber/Hart Library and Archives collects and preserves LGBTQ+ history and culture in the Midwest and invites community members to actively engage in program and exhibit planning.

Libraries and Voter Registration

From voter registration events to programs related to voting, libraries are an important part of the civic education process.

Digital Literacy for All Ages

Digital technology has become the driving force for many aspects of life. Here are some tools and resources to help empower learners of all ages through digital literacy.

Enhancing Library Accessibility for Older Adults

Though age is not a disability, many older adults experience barriers that directly impact their interactions with their environment. Senior patrons share what they're looking for in library accessibility upgrades.

Children's Earth Day Books and Programs

A lot of children’s nature literature, though well-meaning, pushes a narrative of “it’s up to you to save the world!” The librarians behind the Blueberry Award share ideas for excellent Earth Day programs and book suggestions that inspire a love for nature in young people without inciting climate anxiety or fear.