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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.

Sep 17, 2018

Mixed-Age Play

Mingling different age groups enables kids to learn from one another in new ways.

Sep 13, 2018

The Cooperative Extension System

Partnering with your local Extension can bring endless programming possibilities to your library.

Sep 5, 2018

APPLY NOW: Great Stories Club

Apply by Nov. 16 to be part of the Great Stories Club series on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation.

Aug 16, 2018

The Amazing Library Race

Teach your students about the library's resources with a competition inspired by "The Amazing Race."

Aug 15, 2018

Just Breathe: Kids and Meditation

Adults aren't the only ones who get stressed. Help kids be more mindful with tips from Mallika Chopra.

Aug 16, 2018

Free 'Great American Read' Guide

Download this 60-page guide for ideas and resources for programming around the PBS series.

Aug 15, 2018

Health Programs through Partnerships

A study finds that partnerships were key to San Jose Public Library's successful health programs.

Aug 2, 2018

Collaborating with Local Businesses

As long as they aren't selling anything, local businesses can be excellent partners for health programming.

Jul 31, 2018

So Many Books, So Little Time

Overwhelmed by your book pile? School librarian Annie Ruefle shares how she conquers her reading list.

Jul 26, 2018

The Programming Pulse: Notes from ALA Annual 2018

ALA's NILPPA research team shares what they learned at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.

Jul 23, 2018

Programming Ideas We Learned at ALA

We braved hot and steamy NOLA to attend the ALA Annual Conference. Here's what we learned.

Jul 19, 2018

Cursive Writing Course

Have schools in your area stopped teaching cursive? Help kids (and adults) rediscover the disappearing art.