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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Apply Now: Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries

This new initiative is designed to equip 100 public library workers with the knowledge and tools to lead on sustainability. Apply by November 14.

Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey: Receive a Free Supply of Eco-Friendly Piggy Banks

ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation are interested in providing future training and grant opportunities to support the role of public libraries as providers of personal finance programming. Survey results will help plan these future offerings. The first 100 respondents will receive a supply of eco-friendly piggy banks!

New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians

Looking for some quick professional development? Here are four recent and upcoming webinars perfect for programming librarians.

First Amendment Academy: Free Quizzes and Courses to Share with Library Patrons

How well do you really know your First Amendment rights? The Freedom Forum's First Amendment Academy is a free, engaging resource for libraries to share with patrons.

Oct 6, 2020

Partnerships in a Pandemic: Food Banks and the Gwinnett County Public Library

Now is the perfect time to expand relationships with community partners, like Gwinnett County Public Library did with area food banks.

Oct 1, 2020

Publishers' Tips for a Perfect Pitch

Want to host an author? Here are tips for a stellar pitch and a publisher contact list to get you started.

Sep 29, 2020

Tips for Facilitating a Virtual Conversation

Are your online discussions plagued by lengthy silences or technical trouble? Check out these tips.

Sep 25, 2020

Voter Literacy for Kids: Preparing Students

In a time of information overload and manipulated media, how can we use the election as a learning moment?

Sep 22, 2020

Anatomy of a Take-Home STEM Kit

With 21 budget-friendly items, create take-home kits so kids could do 10 different STEM activities

Sep 21, 2020

APPLY NOW: Grants for Small & Rural Libraries

ALA will award nearly $2 million to help small and rural libraries address community needs.

Sep 16, 2020

Using Libraries to Ignite Voter Agency

Vote by Design is a free, nonpartisan civics workshop designed for first-time voters.

Sep 17, 2020

Financial Literacy Programs Online

This health crisis is also an economic crisis. Your patrons need financial literacy skills more than ever.

Sep 15, 2020

Documenting the Black Experience

The Black Bethlehem Project is the first-of-its kind study of the Black experience in Bethlehem, Pa.

Sep 3, 2020

A Very 2020 Book Club Reading List

Librarians share some favorite book picks that speak to this tumultuous year.

Aug 14, 2020

Virtual Events from Your State Humanities Council

You may be surprised at the range of virtual programs from your state humanities council.

Aug 13, 2020

Welcome to School, I'm Your Zoom-brarian

As school librarians start a new year, one thing is certain: it will be a start unlike any other.