Behind the Scenes with Milwaukee Public Library’s TikTok
Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos.
Apply Now: ‘Pulitzer on the Road’ Traveling Exhibition
Public libraries are invited to apply to receive the new traveling exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire. Apply by March 27, 2026.
12 Program Ideas for Kids and Resources to Prepare for Financial Literacy Month (April)
April is Financial Literacy Month. Start your preparation now with these program ideas, book suggestions and resources to get kids involved.
Planning a Cents-ational Financial Literacy Storytime
Financial educators recommend teaching basic money concepts as early as three years old. One way to achieve this in your library is by incorporating financial literacy themes into your storytimes.
Libraries Respond: COVID-19 Survey
The Libraries Respond: COVID-19 Survey is seeking input from all library types to understand the current impacts the COVID-19.
Veggie Teens: Earth-Friendly Cooking Programs
Libraries can empower teens to be agents of change by simply teaching them how to cook.
Planning Ahead: 3 Upcoming ALA Grants
The ALA Public Programs Office announces three grant offerings coming in summer and fall 2020.
APPLY NOW: Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award
The deadline for ALA's 2020 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award has been extended to July 15.
Phone Programming in a Pandemic
To combat the digital divide, libraries and humanities councils are turning to the old-fashioned phone.
Distance Librarian-ing: the New School Library Normal
Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge share what they've learned about school library programming in a pandemic.
Distanced, but Connected
With most libraries closed and patrons stuck at home, it may take new strategies to reach your patrons.
Tried-and-True Online Tools for School Library Programming
How can we utilize the online tools we might already know how to use for programming during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Multi-Sectoral Coalitions for Health: Bringing Public Libraries to the Table
Noah Lenstra explores multi-sectoral coalitions and how libraries can play an important part in the health of their communities.
7 Ways to Celebrate Nature while Social Distancing
COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into springtime plans, but you can still help your patrons commemorate Earth Day safely.
Risks and Rewards of Online Lectures
Libraries are turning to videoconferencing during the pandemic, but there are risks — like Zoombombings.
Ways to Celebrate National Library Week
It's still on -- and it's happening now. Grab some graphics and let's celebrate the great work you do.