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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.

May 17, 2021

NASA@ My Library STEAM Initiative

Sixty public and tribal libraries in the U.S. will be selected to become NASA@ My Library Partners.

May 14, 2021

Apps for Editing Your Story Times

Has editing your story time videos become a monumental task? These free video-editing apps are easy!

May 4, 2021

Library Partnership Mistakes

Are you making any mistakes in forging new partnerships?

May 3, 2021

Helping Older Adults Manage Their Finances

Older Americans face unique challenges in managing their money. Are you prepared to help them?

May 3, 2021

The Programs They Are A-Changin’

For most of us, our 2021 programming is going to look a whole lot different, and that’s OK.

Apr 19, 2021

Media Creation and Engagement

Creating media content is easier than ever. Here are some ways to incorporate it into your programming.

Apr 16, 2021

Program Ideas for Earth Day

Members of ALA's Sustainability Roundtable share their favorite Earth Day celebration ideas.

Apr 8, 2021

Money Smart Week: Online and On-the-Fly

A year into the pandemic, ALA's Financial Literacy Interest Group shares last-minute ideas for another virtual Money Smart Week.

Apr 7, 2021

The Lesser-Taught Programming Skills

Programming librarians have a wide set of skills including some that are not often taught.

Mar 29, 2021

Evaluating Your Virtual Programs

Janie Hermann offers tips on how to collect program data and feedback in a virtual environment.

Mar 26, 2021

Love Letters to Libraries

Erie County Public Library invited authors to share their love for libraries through letters.

Mar 25, 2021

Virtual Programs for Money Smart Week 2021

Virtual Money Smart Week 2021 begins on April 10, 2021, with a full lineup of online events free and open to the public. Register now!