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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Commemorating 250 Years: 12 Library Programs to Explore Local History During the United States Semiquincentennial

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Start preparing now with these 12 program ideas.

What Library Patrons Have to Say About Accessibility

Three library users with disabilities share what they've noticed and what they'd still like to see in their library's accessibility efforts.

Partnering for Accessibility in Small & Rural Libraries

Community partnerships can be instrumental for small and rural libraries. These libraries share how they benefit from working with partners on important accessibility projects.

Solving Accessibility Challenges in Small & Rural Libraries

Through a combination of practical workarounds, creative rethinking and sheer persistence, these small and rural libraries have worked to bring their accessibility plans to fruition.

Promoting Your Event: A Timeline

Why reinvent the wheel? John Jackson shares his tabletable for promoting programs at his academic library.

Listening to Students Sound Off about Books

Kids say the darndest things. Capture those quotable moments with a Voice of Students wall.

Is Your Library 'Ready Player One' Ready?

Connect with "Ready Player One" fans in time for the movie release in March 2018.

Feb 21, 2018

Small-Town Librarian Creates Newspaper

When the local newspaper of Weare, New Hampshire, closed its doors, the library director stepped up.

Making Money Smart Students

Financial literacy doesn't have to be restricted to April. Make money-smart students any time of year.

Yoga for Heart Ache

We often celebrate happy times at libraries. What about acknowledging the messier aspects of being human?

Kindergarten and Media Literacy

It's not too early! Now is the time to start teaching media literacy. "Arthur" is a great place to start.

Refurbishing Your Programming Content

With a few simple steps, you can increase the ripple effect your programs have in your community.

Feb 5, 2018

APPLY NOW: ALA's Sara Jaffarian Award

ALA is offering a $5,000 award for school libraries with outstanding humanities programming.

Teen Tech Week

Teen Tech Week is March 4-10, 2018. Here are some low-cost ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Jan 31, 2018

Free Training for Small/Rural Libraries

Small, mid-sized or rural public libraries can learn facilitation skills through a new ALA initiative.

Library Chess Club

A small-town public library takes its board game club to the next level with weekly chess lessons.