
7 Tips to Bring Sustainability into Your Library Programming
Don't know where to start with sustainability programs? Here are 7 tips that will be helpful on your sustainability programming journey.

Where the Tweens Are: Financial Literacy and a Summer Morning at a Rural Library
If your library struggles with tween engagement, you’re not alone. Perry County District Library proves that tween engagement is possible and totally enriching.

Making Dementia-Friendly Libraries
How libraries can incorporate dementia-friendly principles into their spaces, their collections and their interactions with patrons.

Setting Up a Memory Café at Your Library: A How-to Guide
By creating a space for people with dementia and their loved ones to relax and enjoy the company of others, Memory Cafés can reduce feelings of isolation.
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.
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.
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.
Grant Prep: 6 Things to Do Before Starting
Finding and applying for grants can be a slog, but it’s easier with some advance preparation.
4 Writing Prompts to Break the Ice
Help patrons of all ages find their stories — not only as readers, but as writers.
Reel ‘Em In! Get Secondary Students Hooked on Self-Selected Titles
Encourage teens to get excited about reading with these tips from school librarians Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge.
The Library as 'Force Multiplier': Finals at the UT-Knoxville Library
An academic library shares its approach to program planning, risk taking and putting students first.
Fun Ways to Advertise Library Programs
If you advertise it, they will come ... won't they? Use these tips to get new faces in the door.