Free Guide and eCourse: Libraries as Leaders in Bridging Divides
The new free guide and eCourse will equip library workers with the tools needed to facilitate challenging conversations on divisive issues, promoting understanding and empathy.
New Funding, Deeper Change: How First-Time LTC Grantees Are Making Accessibility Happen
Libraries of all types and sizes frequently rely on grant funding to supplement their budgets. Read about the significant strides first-time small and rural library grantees took toward catalyzing positive change within their communities.
Program Inspiration: 9 Sources Not to Overlook (VIDEO)
With seemingly endless possibilities, how should you decide which programs to pursue? Tina Panik shares nine sources she uses to keep her calendar fresh and to meet the needs of her Connecticut community.
It’s Not Just Book Clubs Anymore: A Brief History of ALA’s Public Programs Office
For 34 years, the Public Programs Office encouraged libraries to think beyond the status quo—and gave them the resources to do just that.
Bookmark Design Contests
A bookmark design contest highlights students' artistic talents — and provides a nice creation to give away in the library.
NILPPA Update: The Wide and Wild World of Programming
Through the National Impact of Library Public Programs Assessment (NILPPA), ALA is quantifying the impact of library programming.
Libraries Rock: Music Therapy for All Ages
Incorporate the Collaborative Summer Library Program's rockin' theme with a music therapy program.
Breaking through the Busy: Tips for Getting the Students Who Already Do Everything
Students are busy. Here are some tips for getting the most over-extended kids into the library (or bringing the library to them).
Don’t Do It All Yourself: Creating Health Fairs through Partnerships
A new blog series on health-related library programming kicks off with tips on hosting a heath and wellness fair.
Book Tastings in the Library
Are your students hungry for good books? This low-budget activity gives kids a chance to sample new titles.
Is Your Online Reputation Ready?
Help teens and young adults manage their digital footprints with these tips and lesson plans.
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.
APPLY NOW: 'The Great American Read'
Public libraries, apply by April 17 for grants to host programs around the upcoming PBS series.
Obscure Holidays: Fun for Everyone
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, anyone? Every day is an excuse to program with these holidays.
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.