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Commemorating 250 Years: 12 Library Programs to Explore Local History During the United States Semiquincentennial

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Start preparing now with these 12 program ideas.

What Library Patrons Have to Say About Accessibility

Three library users with disabilities share what they've noticed and what they'd still like to see in their library's accessibility efforts.

Partnering for Accessibility in Small & Rural Libraries

Community partnerships can be instrumental for small and rural libraries. These libraries share how they benefit from working with partners on important accessibility projects.

Solving Accessibility Challenges in Small & Rural Libraries

Through a combination of practical workarounds, creative rethinking and sheer persistence, these small and rural libraries have worked to bring their accessibility plans to fruition.

The Fight Against 'Nature-Deficit Disorder'

Researchers and policy makers are talking about the problem of “nature-deficit disorder.” Here's how your library can help.

Honor the Past, Embrace the Future: Exploring Services for Veterans and Their Families

Through Skills for Community-Centered Libraries, staff at the Free Library of Philadelphia explore how they can better serve veterans.

Tackling the Tough Stuff at Public Libraries

Libraries are the perfect places to discuss the past — particularly histories that are contested or messy.

Not Today, Santa

Are you swearing off holiday programs at your library? Here are a few winter program ideas to try instead.

Spotlight on 'Include': Takeaways from the 2019 AASL National Conference

Inclusion was a central theme at the nation's gathering of school librarians in Louisville.

Reindeer Run: A Holiday Tradition

This time of year, we could all use some exercise. This festive, dress-up fun run raises money for charity.

Dec 2, 2019

APPLY NOW: LTC Engagement Grant

Apply now for a new annual grant to support innovative community engagement efforts in libraries.

Reflections on Year 2 of Skills for Community-Centered Libraries

The Free Library of Philadelphia looks at the evaluation results of their Community-Centered Libraries initiative as it plans for the future.

Hosting a 'Stranger Things' Escape Room

You don't need a lot of space or money to host a themed escape room, but being a superfan helps.

Nov 21, 2019

APPLY NOW: Facilitation Training

An ALA initiative helps small and rural library staff develop the communication skills they need to thrive.

Building Community in a School Library

Students should feel welcome in their library. Luckily, programming is a great way to build community.

Public Humanities in Public Libraries

Hannah Schmidl from Princeton Public Library explains why libraries are the perfect place to connect people to thought-provoking humanities work.