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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.

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.

Feb 7, 2020

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.

Jan 28, 2020

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.

Jan 24, 2020

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.

Jan 15, 2020

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.

Jan 13, 2020

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.

Jan 10, 2020

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.

Jan 3, 2020

Looking to Cook? Instant Pots, Supermarket Dieticians and More

Equipment demos, visits from local cafe owners and other cooking programs have been a success at rural Winterset Public Library.

Dec 27, 2019

14 Budget-Friendly Classic Tabletop Games

If your New Year's resolution is to make your dollars stretch further, take note of these recommendations.