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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

A City That Plays Together: What It Takes to Run a 17,000-Player Library Game

Playable at various community points, Ann Arbor District Library’s Summer Game is played by thousands of people of all ages and has become a community tradition.

Free Download: Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults

This new free guide will help library workers to reduce disparities in healthcare access and foster active engagement in personal health management for adults.

Facilitating Meetings in Support of Your Cool New Program Idea

If you have a cool new idea for a program, chances are you have to “sell” your boss on the idea before you can move forward. All this work is likely to occur in meetings. Here's how to prepare.

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.

Jan 24, 2018

Library Chess Club

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

Jan 18, 2018

Programming to Create Lifelong Readers

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

Jan 11, 2018

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.

Jan 4, 2018

Ten Reasons to 'Pop-Up' at ComicCons

Hosting a pop-up at your local comic convention may be a lot of work, but it may be worth it.

Dec 28, 2017

Hang with Jake: Therapy Dogs & Teens

Hosting an unstructured therapy dog program can help your teen patrons battle anxiety and depression.

Dec 19, 2017

APPLY NOW: TRHT Great Stories Club

Apply by Feb. 16, 2018, to be part of a new pilot program to reach underserved youth through literature and racial healing sessions.

Dec 18, 2017

Crush the Shush: Wrestling in the Library

Milwaukee Public Library partnered with luchadores to show that libraries aren't always quiet.

Dec 15, 2017

APPLY NOW: Revisiting the Founding Era

Revisiting the Founding Era will use historical documents to spark conversations in public libraries.

Dec 14, 2017

Webinars for a New Programming Librarian

Just starting out with library programming, or looking to be re-energized? Learn from your peers with these three webinars.

Dec 4, 2017

Painted Pumpkin Party

Good gourd, pumpkins aren't just for Halloween! We've found a low-budget, family-friendly activity for everyone to enjoy.

Nov 30, 2017

Free Dialogue & Deliberation Workshop for Academic Libraries

Academic library professionals are invited to a free preconference workshop at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver.