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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Beyond Recycling: How Libraries Are Rethinking Sustainability

As climate change becomes more visible in daily life, libraries can build sustainability into everyday decisions, from disaster preparedness to partnerships.

Apply Now: A Year of STEM

Apply by October 28 for a chance to receive 12 months of curated STEM programming to foster curiosity and STEM-mindedness in early childhood learners.

Curious Kids Club: Full STEAM Ahead!

This library transformed a traditional summer reading program into the Curious Kids Club, a six-week, hands-on summer program with a science-camp feel that combined literacy with STEAM.

Stitched Stories: Where Quilting, Literacy, and Elders Meet

In the African American tradition, quilting is both practice and philosophy. Stitched Stories was built to put that inheritance directly into young people’s hands, pairing books with needle and thread.

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.

Jul 22, 2021

Ideas for Creative StoryWalks

November 2021 will celebrate StoryWalks® in libraries across the nation. Here are some creative StoryWalk tips.