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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.

Feb 17, 2021

Start with Staff: 6 Ways to Invest in Financial Education

Libraries are the perfect place for people to find resources to build a strong financial future. Informed library staff can help.

Feb 11, 2021

Community-Centered Libraries Are More Important than Ever

With the change, loss, injustice and suffering the past year has brought, community-centered libraries are needed now more than ever.

Feb 12, 2021

Virtual Programs on the Climate Crisis

How are you celebrating Earth Day? Take some inspiration from these virtual programs.

Feb 8, 2021

Free Online Games to Make Financial Literacy Fun for Kids

New and free online games teach children basic financial skills related to earning, saving and spending money.

Feb 5, 2021

Fighting Misinformation: Programs and Discussion Questions

Combating fake news is becoming increasingly difficult. Libraries are in prime positions to assist patrons with disputing misinformation.

Feb 4, 2021

Multicultural Children’s Lit Resource Round-Up

Multicultural children’s literature can provide the positive representation a child is looking for.

Feb 3, 2021

When Programming Goes Digital: The Changing Skillset of Programming Librarians

The Skills for 21st Century Librarians Task Force explores the creation of a programming curriculum.

Jan 29, 2021

Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award

School librarians are invited to apply for a $5,000 award recognizing outstanding humanities programming.

Jan 21, 2021

Black History Month Resource Round-up

February is Black History Month. We compiled a list of resources to help your library celebrate.

Jan 21, 2021

What to Say When Faced with Fake News

Topics like current events, politics and social media can provide teaching moments.

Jan 22, 2021

Keeping Your Personal Finance Collections Relevant and Up to Date

Financial Literacy in Public Libraries: A Guide for Building Collections helps to address the financial needs of your community.

Jan 21, 2021

5 Films to Discuss the Climate Crisis

These five films will help you engage patrons in conversations about climate change and resilience.