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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

The Secret to Successful Program Promotion? Data.

Picture this: You work hard to plan an awesome program, but nobody shows up. You feel totally defeated, and you aren't sure what you could've done differently. The secret to success? Data.

Engagement and Advocacy Start with Community Mapping

Taking time to understand who you know — and who you don’t know — is a great way to begin your journey toward being a community-informed programming librarian.

New Landscape Report on the Current State of Library Programs for Older Adults

ALA has released a new landscape report to better understand the current state of library programming for older adults.

At the Program: What to Focus on When Hosting In-Person Events (VIDEO)

What should library staff pay attention to when hosting an in-person event? This video walks you through what to look out for.

Mar 4, 2021

Using Influencer Marketing

Use the power of social media to help spread library love during National Library Week.

Feb 26, 2021

5 Virtual Creative Aging Programs

Engage your older adult patrons at home with these programs.

Feb 19, 2021

Interrupters, Mic Hogs & Meanies

Running programs, you’re bound to run into difficult behaviors. Here are some ways to address them.

Feb 17, 2021

Architecture of the Internet

How can you teach library patrons about how the internet personalizes online content?

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.