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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

Nov 15, 2019

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.

Nov 13, 2019

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.

Oct 31, 2019

4 Writing Prompts to Break the Ice

Help patrons of all ages find their stories — not only as readers, but as writers.

Oct 31, 2019

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.

Oct 30, 2019

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.

Oct 18, 2019

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.

Oct 18, 2019

Free Health Resources for Public Libraries

The Public Library Association shares free health tools and resources in the spirit of Health Literacy Month.

Oct 16, 2019

An Adult Speaker Series on the Cheap

In the small town of Fenton, people craved cultural programming. The public library responded.

Oct 3, 2019

5 Ways to Target Your Email Marketing

Program marketing is all about getting the right message to the right person at the right time.

Oct 2, 2019

Campus Wellness: Promoting Self-Care

Nap tent, anyone? Many colleges today have campus wellness offices, and they're an ideal program partner.

Sep 27, 2019

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.

Sep 25, 2019

Deepfakes, Part 2: Resources for All Ages

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