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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.

Jun 11, 2020

Anti-Racism in My Rural Library

In a conservative Iowa town of just 250, Chelsea Price is striving to make her tiny library inclusive.

Jun 10, 2020

Tell Us about Your Virtual Programs!

ALA’s Public Programs Office is looking for unique virtual programs for an upcoming book.

Jun 10, 2020

Virtual Programming Resource Round-up

We compiled a list of some of the best (free) virtual programming resources from across the library field.

Jun 9, 2020

3 Must-Have STEM Gadgets for Your Makerspace

Where should you spend your limited dollars to ensure the best possible experience for your STEM learners?

Jun 8, 2020

Our Picks for ALA Virtual 2020

Check out our don't-miss sessions for programming librarians at ALA Virtual.

Jun 5, 2020

Acts of Care in Times of Unrest

How can we take care of ourselves and others during this stressful time?

Jun 3, 2020

Election 2020: Information Literacy Refresh

Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge offer a refresher in information literacy as we approach the 2020 election.

Jun 1, 2020

Sharing Skills for Community-Centered Libraries

The Free Library of Philadelphia shares an update on Skills for Community-Centered Libraries, a community engagement curriculum.

May 28, 2020

What to Know: Latinx Engagement

Relationship-building is an evolution. Here are some ways to get started.

May 19, 2020

Virtual Book Clubs: A Learning Experience

Palos Verdes Library District moved its book clubs onto Google Hangouts. What could possibly go wrong?

May 19, 2020

Fighting 'COVID Slide': STEM Activities for Kids

With kids learning from home, now is the perfect time to venture into STEM programming.

May 12, 2020

What Now?! Thoughts on Re-opening

Libraries are starting to re-open. Are you ready? Not even a little bit, says library director Chelsea Price.