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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.

A Marvel-ous Spring

With a need for family-friendly programming in their small town, an Iowa library created a superhero series culminating in a private movie theater showing.

Deepfakes, Part 2: Resources for All Ages

These resources will help everyone — from elementary students to library staff — spot deepfakes.

5 Ways to Partner with Your School District

If you haven't made friends yet with your local school district, now is your time to shine.

Eco-Friendly Fall Garland

Looking for an easy fall craft that is fun for all ages and reuses old materials?

Sep 13, 2019

Teen Programs for Banned Books Week

From letter-writing campaigns to debate clubs to button-making, here are some ways to get teens involved.

Sep 3, 2019

Special Olympics Young Athletes Program Creates Environments for Inclusive Play Partner

For inclusive programming that reaches kids with and without intellectual disabilities, the Young Athletes program is a great place to start.

Princeton Public Library's Open Archive

A popular program introduces patrons to local artifacts — no display cases involved.

Have Things, Will Program

Is your library circulating sports equipment? Don't just loan out the stuff — show people how to use it.

3 Ways to Build Partnerships at Your Small Library

Short on time to create and foster partnerships? Here are three simple ways to get started.

Aug 21, 2019

Request Your Free Poster Exhibition

While supplies last, the Smithsonian is offering a free World War I poster exhibition to libraries.

Deepfakes: What They Are, Why They Matter

Deepfakes add a layer to our media literacy landscape. How can we help kids decipher fact from fiction?

Gardening for Kids Programs Grow Community Connections

A Free Library of Philadelphia branch hosts a kids' gardening program as part of the system's Community-Centered Libraries initiative.