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Death Café at the Library: Where Strangers Meet to Discuss the End

A Death Café is a place where “people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death." And they are quite commonplace in libraries.

Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2025 in Philly

Check out our recommended ALA Annual 2025 sessions that will spark fresh ideas and elevate your library programming game.

I Love Libraries: Real-Life Stories of Library Impact

Take action at ILoveLibraries.org and read through the following articles to inspire advocacy for our communities and libraries.

Unmasking the Joy of Reading: A School Library Twist on 'The Masked Singer’

A school librarian engaged students with a “Masked Reader” event, during which students guessed the identities of masked teachers, fostering an excitement for reading.

Let the Students Be the Teachers with TED-Ed Lessons

It's time to breathe some life into our library lessons with the TED-Ed lesson series.

Feb 12, 2020

Crafting from Trash: Zero-Waste Programs

The average American throws away four pounds of garbage each day. Turn some of that trash into crafts.

Feb 10, 2020

Free Facilitation Resources for Small and Rural Libraries

Free materials from ALA are designed to help library workers prepare for and lead discussions in their communities.

8 Ways to "Go Green" for Earth Day

Still looking for an Earth Day program? Think: Beeswax wrap, fix-it fairs and composting classes.

Feb 7, 2020

Programming for the Census

Check out resources from ALA, the Census Bureau and others for help preparing for the 2020 Census.

Jan 28, 2020

'Stepping Forward' in Library Programming: 4 Takeaways from Rich Harwood's New Book

Rich Harwood's latest book, "Stepping Foward," offers community building strategies for libraries to adapt.

12 (More!) Tabletop Games Your Library Should Have (Part 2)

Part 2 in a series about must-have tabletop games explores those that might not yet be on your radar.

9 Ways To Take a Walk with the Library

Walking is good for your health, the environment and even the economy. Get out there and take a stroll.

Downward-Facing Goat: Programs for Animal and Human Health

Who says the library has to be for humans only? These health and wellness programs serve our two- and four-legged friends.

The Tunnel Tour: Heading Underground

Springfield-Greene County Library's underwater creek tour brought folks into a rarely seen ecological world.

Jan 13, 2020

Rainy Day Ready: An Interview with Melanie Welch

A new book from ALA Editions explores how libraries across the country are empowering people to make sound financial decisions.

Earth Day 2020: The 50th Anniversary

Mark your event calendars: April 22 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and its theme is climate action.