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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Civics in the Library: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?

How much do you know about civics? Take a sample citizenship test and help assist patrons at the library to become stronger participants in the democratic process.

Disability Pride Month Resource Round-up

July is Disability Pride Month. This list of resources can help prepare your library to celebrate with programs, book displays and educational opportunities.

Partnering for Stronger Programming: A Free Toolkit for Libraries

This new toolkit provides five tools for library workers with actionable steps to help partnerships grow sustainably and meet programming goals.

There is Joy for All: Tips for Joyous Library Programming

Let's bring joy back to the library — for patrons and staff.

Hail to the Green

Mrs. Librarian Lady shares lots of green-themed ideas to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Mar 8, 2017

No Money? No Problem: Low-Cost Programming

You can offer great programs on a small budget. You just need help from your friends.

Creating Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs Today

Introducing kids to entrepreneurial concepts helps them with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Paper Monsters: Literacy Attacks!

Who wants to play with paper dolls? Everyone, it turns out. (Yes, boys too.)

Free Food: A Friendly Invitation

Free food attracts college students. So why not make food the main attraction instead of an afterthought?

Feb 23, 2017

Fake News: A Library Resource Round-Up

Help your patrons tell the difference between fact and fiction with these resources about fake news.

More than a Woman: Audience Mapping for More Diverse Programs

Go beyond Women's History Month to provide programs for — and about — the diverse range of women in your community.

Heart-y Crafts for February

Celebrate Valentine's Day and National Heart Month with these heart-themed crafts and activities for kids and teens.

Story Dice: Literacy Cubed!

Use blank wooden dice to create storytime magic, where the kids get to make up the story as they go along.

Feb 3, 2017

APPLY NOW: 2017 ALA Sara Jaffarian Award

K-8 school librarians, apply by May 5 for a $5,000 award recognizing outstanding humanities programming.

Feb 1, 2017

APPLY NOW: NASA@ My Library STEM Initiative

Seventy-five public libraries will receive NASA STEM kits, a tablet with STEM videos and games, and more.

Picking Up the Pieces

How do you circulate 40 robotic LEGO kits to 31 branches without losing the pieces — and your mind?