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.
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.
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.
There is Joy for All: Tips for Joyous Library Programming
Let's bring joy back to the library — for patrons and staff.
Partnerships: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
When embarking on a big community programming initiative, there's no reason to go it alone.
Skills for Community-Centered Libraries: Learning through Experience
Community-Centered Libraries ran a series of workshops where participants developed projects to practice specific skills related to their work.
Throw a Caldecott Prediction Party
Can your patrons predict the top illustrated children's book of the year?
Media Literacy at Your Library Learning and Prototyping Report
ALA has released a report detailing the activities and findings of the Media Literacy at Your Library project.
Partnering with Academic Institutions for Health and Wellness Programming
Partnering with local universities and colleges is a great way to bring high-quality health programming to your community.
APPLY NOW: Thinking Money for Kids Traveling Exhibition
Public libraries are invited to apply by Feb. 8, 2019, to be part of the national tour.
NYPL's Community Conversations: Dialogue-Driven Programming
New York Public Library undertook a pilot program to bring community conversations to branches around the city — with significant results.
Report Censorship (Even Programs!)
Books aren't the only items threatened with censorship. Report challenges to library programs to ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom.
Don’t Throw It Out! Fix It at a Repair Café
At Repair Cafés, volunteers make broken items like new again — and keep them out of landfills.
8 Ways to Save Money on Programming in a Tiny Library (Part 2)
A small programming budget doesn't need to hold you back. Here are more tips for programming on a shoestring.
Navigating the Information Landscape: Resources for Young People
Use these resources to teach students to be thoughtful researchers and critical consumers of information.
Tile Art
This easy, low-budget and intergenerational program uses ceramic tiles and markers to make freeform pieces of art.