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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

A New eCourse to Learn the Grant Process for a New Year

This first-of-its-kind ALA self-paced eCourse provides a comprehensive foundation in collaborative grantseeking, proposal development and submission

Call for Advisors: A Year of STEM

ALA is seeking six librarian advisors with expertise in serving early learners, curating book lists and offering STEM programming to support a new project.

Behind the Scenes with Milwaukee Public Library’s TikTok

Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos.

Apply Now: ‘Pulitzer on the Road’ Traveling Exhibition

Public libraries are invited to apply to receive the new traveling exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire. Apply by March 27, 2026.

Mar 15, 2018

Sisters in Spirit: Self-Defense and Trauma-Informed Yoga

The LP Fisher Public Library offered a free self-defense class followed by Yoga for Trauma.

Mar 14, 2018

APPLY NOW: 'The Great American Read'

Public libraries, apply by April 17 for grants to host programs around the upcoming PBS series.

Mar 8, 2018

Obscure Holidays: Fun for Everyone

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, anyone? Every day is an excuse to program with these holidays.

Feb 28, 2018

Promoting Your Event: A Timeline

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

Feb 26, 2018

Listening to Students Sound Off about Books

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

Feb 21, 2018

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.

Feb 14, 2018

Making Money Smart Students

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

Feb 8, 2018

Yoga for Heart Ache

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

Feb 7, 2018

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.

Feb 5, 2018

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.