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Civics in the Library: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?
How much do you know about civics? Take a sample citizenship test and help assist patrons at the library to become stronger participants in the democratic process.
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Disability Pride Month Resource Round-up
July is Disability Pride Month. This list of resources can help prepare your library to celebrate with programs, book displays and educational opportunities.
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Partnering for Stronger Programming: A Free Toolkit for Libraries
This new toolkit provides five tools for library workers with actionable steps to help partnerships grow sustainably and meet programming goals.
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There is Joy for All: Tips for Joyous Library Programming
Let's bring joy back to the library — for patrons and staff.
A Small (but Mighty) Makerspace
Griswold Public Library — a small library — wanted a makerspace. They ended up making two.
Relight Your Programming Fire
From the old faithfuls to the less obvious, here's a list of spots to hit up when you need program ideas.
Engaging Community Partners in Program Planning
A Free Library of Philadelphia librarian shares how community engagement training helped her learn to ignite lasting partner relationships.
Improving Services for New Americans
More than half of new Americans use a public library more than once a week. How can we help them thrive?
Biking through History at the Library
Move a little, learn a little. Libraries are embracing programs that combine biking and local history.
The Power of Community Conversations
Erika R. Martinez shares how her library learned about, and worked to overcome, customers' feelings of disconnect in a fast-changing city.
Comics & Cosplay Club: An Itinerary
Malvern Public Library's Comics & Cosplay Club nights offer some fun, some learning and some friendly competition.
Top Terrific Takeaway Programming Ideas from ALA 2019
School librarians share the best programming ideas they took away from 2019 ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC.
ALA's National Study of Library Programs
Read the NILPPA white paper and share your feedback online.
Community Conversations: Lessons Learned
Community Conversations have stretched Mid-Manhattan Library staff to build community-mapping, partnership-building and facilitation skills.
ICYMI: Program Speed Dating with PLIG
Librarians shared their favorite programs at a fast-paced event at the ALA Annual Conference.
Bringing 'American Creed' to Your Library
Public libraries can apply to host community conversations around the PBS documentary "American Creed."