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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Introducing the First-Ever ALA Demo Day: Games & Play

Demo Day: Games & Play (Nov. 18, 2026) will showcase innovative games, puzzles, toys and play-based learning resources designed to engage library users of all ages. Free with registration!

From Relationships to Recipes: Preserving the Stories of Our Latino Community Through a Collaborative Cookbook

This community cookbook, celebrating the local Latino community, was an opportunity for programming, historical preservation and cross-cultural engagement.

Springfield City Library Helps Voters Get Reader. Voter. Ready.

As midterms approach, your library can help community members stay informed and prepared to participate in elections while also supporting year-round civic participation.

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.

May 24, 2021

7 Ways to Make Your Virtual Story Times Engaging

Make your virtual story times memorable and fun without any high-tech gadgets.

May 19, 2021

Q&A with a Problem-Solving Small-Town Librarian

When librarian Jessi Baker learned that kids in her community could go hungry, she started an effort to find a solution.

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.