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9 Tips for Staying Organized from Busy Programming Librarians

Successful programming librarians from around the country — none formally trained in project management — share their tips, tricks, and suggestions for staying organized in a library setting.

PLA Conference 2026: Recommended Sessions for Programming Librarians

Public library workers from across the country will meet in Minneapolis at PLA Conference 2026 from April 1 – 3. Here are our recommended sessions for programming librarians.

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.

Aug 26, 2024

Free Online Games for Kids to Boost Financial Savvy

Check out these four new fun online games to teach kids fundamental financial skills inside and outside of the library.

Aug 22, 2024

Tracing How Library Programs Change the World

Libraries increasingly function as one-stop providers for a variety of community services through their public programs that can also contribute to broader, long-term impacts. What kinds of impacts might one expect from the range of public programming available at libraries across the country?

Aug 15, 2024

Quick Ideas for Library Card Sign-up Month

Are you looking for some quick ideas to promote Library Card Sign-up Month? We've got you covered.

Aug 13, 2024

Takeaways on Tween STEAM Engagement

How can you best create inclusive and engaging STEAM programs for tweens?

Aug 1, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month Resource Round-Up

Get ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15) with these program resources and ideas.

Jun 26, 2024

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.

Jun 25, 2024

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.

Jun 17, 2024

Partnering for Stronger Programming

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

Jun 12, 2024

Tips for Joyous Library Programming

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

Jun 6, 2024

Recommended Sessions for ALA Annual 2024

Getting ready for ALA Annual Conference 2024? Check out these recommended sessions for programming librarians.

May 31, 2024

The Gerber/Hart LGBTQ+ Library & Archives

The Gerber/Hart Library and Archives collects and preserves LGBTQ+ history and culture in the Midwest and invites community members to actively engage in program and exhibit planning.

May 22, 2024

Libraries and Voter Registration

From voter registration events to programs related to voting, libraries are an important part of the civic education process.