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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Death Café at the Library: Where Strangers Meet to Discuss the End

A Death Café is a place where “people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death." And they are quite commonplace in libraries.

Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2025 in Philly

Check out our recommended ALA Annual 2025 sessions that will spark fresh ideas and elevate your library programming game.

I Love Libraries: Real-Life Stories of Library Impact

Take action at ILoveLibraries.org and read through the following articles to inspire advocacy for our communities and libraries.

Unmasking the Joy of Reading: A School Library Twist on 'The Masked Singer’

A school librarian engaged students with a “Masked Reader” event, during which students guessed the identities of masked teachers, fostering an excitement for reading.

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.

Jan 21, 2021

Ground Rules: How to Set Successful Guidelines for Your Conversation Programs

Ever had a conversation program go awry? Setting ground rules can help a group conversation run smoothly and effectively.

Jan 7, 2021

Apply Now: Round 2 of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries

Round 2 of LTC: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is now open!

Financial Education Resources for Key Age Groups

Get ready for Financial Literacy Month with program ideas for every age group.

Dec 31, 2020

2021 Virtual Events from Your State Humanities Council

Start the new year with lectures and engaging events from state humanities councils.

Dec 18, 2020

Making Your Virtual Programs More Accessible

How accessible are your virtual programs? You may inadvertently be leaving some people out.

Grappling with Job-Related Guilt

Do you feel guilty or have a case of the "shoulds"? Here are a few things you might need to hear right now.

Dec 10, 2020

Media Literacy for Adults

ALA has released a free digital guide and webinar series to help libraries with media literacy training.

Dec 8, 2020

Pedal PV at Palos Verdes Library

Archivist and adult services librarian Monique Sugimoto uses her scenic bike commute as inspiration for the Pedal PV video series.

Dec 2, 2020

LTC Engagement Grant

The second annual community engagement grant will support a library's work in the area of anti-racism.

Dec 1, 2020

Peggy Barber Tribute Grant

The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant supports meaningful programs in libraries with limited programming budgets.