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Behind the Scenes with Milwaukee Public Library’s TikTok

Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos.

Apply Now: ‘Pulitzer on the Road’ Traveling Exhibition

Public libraries are invited to apply to receive the new traveling exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire. Apply by March 27, 2026.

12 Program Ideas for Kids and Resources to Prepare for Financial Literacy Month (April)

April is Financial Literacy Month. Start your preparation now with these program ideas, book suggestions and resources to get kids involved.

Planning a Cents-ational Financial Literacy Storytime

Financial educators recommend teaching basic money concepts as early as three years old. One way to achieve this in your library is by incorporating financial literacy themes into your storytimes.

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