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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.

Dec 3, 2018

Mystery Reader: A Reward for Reading

Shh! The Mystery Reader is on the loose, hunting for students who are reading for pleasure.

Nov 26, 2018

Community Needs: Anything You Want, You Got It

When the Palos Verdes Library District embarked on a major initiative to serve older adults, they knew the first step: a needs assessment.

Nov 20, 2018

Support ALA's Cultural Communities Fund

Gifts to ALA in support of library programming will be matched until Dec. 31, 2018. Please donate today.

Nov 20, 2018

The Path to Healthy Aging: Partnering with Aging Councils and Agencies

Reach older adults in your community with by partnering with local aging councils and agencies.

Nov 19, 2018

Book Club Round-Up: From Our Archives

Looking for ways to spice up your book club? Check out these ideas from our archives.

Nov 16, 2018

Our Picks for Blind Date with a Book

Looking for selections for your Blind Date with a Book display? Here are some titles with eye-catching opening lines.

Nov 16, 2018

Fact-Checking Resources for Students

Young people are inundated with inaccurate stories. These youth-friendly resources can show them the light.

Nov 15, 2018

8 Ways to Save Money on Programming

Small library? Small budget? No problem! Chelsea Price shares tips for programming on a shoestring.

Nov 12, 2018

Defining Community Engagement and Outreach

What exactly do we mean by community engagement? Library leaders involved in the Community-Centered Libraries initiative share their definitions.

Nov 12, 2018

'Check Out' the Things Libraries Circulate

Everyone expects to be able to check out books and DVDs. But telescopes? Cake pans? Litter clean-up kits?

Nov 8, 2018

Last-Minute Ways to Be Part of Small Business Saturday®

This year, Small Business Saturday® will be taking place on Saturday, Nov. 24 — but it’s not too late to get involved.

Nov 5, 2018

Book Art

Got old, outdated or damaged books? Before you toss them into the recycling bin, consider turning them into book art.