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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.

Apr 16, 2019

Call for Contributors: Community Engagement Book

The ALA Public Programs Office is seeking contributing authors for a book about community engagement in libraries.

Apr 11, 2019

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.

Apr 11, 2019

100 Years of Women's Voting Rights

August 2020 marks the 100-year anniversary of the woman’s suffrage movement. Is your library celebrating?

Apr 5, 2019

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.

Apr 3, 2019

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.

Apr 1, 2019

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.

Mar 28, 2019

Is your book club feeling stale or uninspired? What you need is a reboot: “Book Club Reboot: 71 Creative Twists,” published by ALA Editions.

Mar 29, 2019