Articles

Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets

We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.

Reader Voter Ready: Support Voter Engagement Through These Program Ideas

Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. Libraries play an important role in ensuring voters are prepared to participate in local, state and national elections. Check out these program ideas to support voter engagement at your library.

Aging Together: What Libraries Are Learning About Serving Older Adults

Whether working in large urban systems or small-town libraries, four library workers emphasize that older adults are not a niche audience. They are a vital part of the library community.

Apply Now: 2026-27 Cohort of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program

Apply to join a cohort of public library workers to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.

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.

Jan 21, 2021

Black History Month Resource Round-up

February is Black History Month. We compiled a list of resources to help your library celebrate.

Jan 21, 2021

What to Say When Faced with Fake News

Topics like current events, politics and social media can provide teaching moments.