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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.
6 Places to Look for Program Inspiration
It’s not easy to keep library programming fresh, but these tips can help you find inspiration.
Call for Contributors: Community Engagement Book
The ALA Public Programs Office is seeking contributing authors for a book about community engagement in libraries.
6 Ways to Get More Library Funding
Throughout her years as director of a tiny library, Chelsea Price has picked up a few fundraising tricks.
100 Years of Women's Voting Rights
August 2020 marks the 100-year anniversary of the woman’s suffrage movement. Is your library celebrating?
Diverse Books Programs for Students
Inspired by the Read Woke movement, Calvert County Public Schools started a diverse books challenge.
The Free Library of Philadelphia built bridges with the community through a collection of rare Islamic texts.
On Location: Risks and Rewards of Taking Your Programs Outside
It can be tough to attract an audience to library programs held outside the library, but Palos Verdes Library District found the sweet spot.
Last-Minute Plans for National Library Week
National Library Week 2019 takes place April 7 to 13. There are plenty of quick, simple ways your library can celebrate.
Is your book club feeling stale or uninspired? What you need is a reboot: “Book Club Reboot: 71 Creative Twists,” published by ALA Editions.
Celebrate Walt Whitman
May 31, 2019, marks the 200th birthday of one of the most celebrated poets of all time.
9 DIYs for Your Summer Programs
Keep your out-of-school teens (and everyone else) busy with these fun and easy hands-on projects.
Wellness Wednesdays in Winterset: Lunch & Learns and More!
A collaborative program series in central Iowa brings health and wellness programming to residents for six months of the year.