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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

From Relationships to Recipes: Preserving the Stories of Our Latino Community Through a Collaborative Cookbook

This community cookbook, celebrating the local Latino community, was an opportunity for programming, historical preservation and cross-cultural engagement.

Springfield City Library Helps Voters Get Reader. Voter. Ready.

As midterms approach, your library can help community members stay informed and prepared to participate in elections while also supporting year-round civic participation.

Beyond Recycling: How Libraries Are Rethinking Sustainability

As climate change becomes more visible in daily life, libraries can build sustainability into everyday decisions, from disaster preparedness to partnerships.

Apply Now: A Year of STEM

Apply by October 28 for a chance to receive 12 months of curated STEM programming to foster curiosity and STEM-mindedness in early childhood learners.

Mar 30, 2018

Bookmark Design Contests

A bookmark design contest highlights students' artistic talents — and provides a nice creation to give away in the library.

Mar 28, 2018

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.

Mar 28, 2018

Libraries Rock: Music Therapy for All Ages

Incorporate the Collaborative Summer Library Program's rockin' theme with a music therapy program.

Mar 21, 2018

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).

Mar 20, 2018

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.

Mar 19, 2018

Book Tastings in the Library

Are your students hungry for good books? This low-budget activity gives kids a chance to sample new titles.

Mar 16, 2018

Is Your Online Reputation Ready?

Help teens and young adults manage their digital footprints with these tips and lesson plans.

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.