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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Pursuing Accessibility in Historic Sites: Insights from Vermont’s Bixby Memorial Free Library

Insights on how to make aging library buildings more accessible to all patrons, including those with disabilities.

Sensory-Friendly Programming: Lessons from Small & Rural Libraries

Lessons on how to create effective sensory-friendly programs, courtesy of small and rural libraries.

Help! How Do I Talk About Disability at My Library?

Best practices for talking about disabilities in libraries and other public settings.

Drawn to the Library: Programs for National Library Week 2025

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week (April 6 - 12, 2025) with these comic-related program ideas.

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.

Programming to Create Lifelong Readers

Get students excited about reading in their free time with these easy program ideas.

Archiving Your Library's Events

You might be missing an important step in the program process: preserving the story of what happened.

Jan 16, 2018

The National Day of Racial Healing

ALA is joining the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in observing the National Day of Racial Healing.