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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.

Jan 7, 2019

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.

Dec 28, 2018

Throw a Caldecott Prediction Party

Can your patrons predict the top illustrated children's book of the year?

Dec 21, 2018

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.

Dec 19, 2018

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.

Dec 17, 2018

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.

Dec 14, 2018

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.

Dec 12, 2018

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.

Dec 12, 2018

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.

Dec 12, 2018

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.

Dec 11, 2018

Navigating the Information Landscape: Resources for Young People

Use these resources to teach students to be thoughtful researchers and critical consumers of information.

Dec 5, 2018

Tile Art

This easy, low-budget and intergenerational program uses ceramic tiles and markers to make freeform pieces of art.

Dec 3, 2018

Building Your Library Team

Staff from the Free Library of Philadelphia explored team roles and dynamics to learn what strengths they bring to a team.