
Apply Now: Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries
This new initiative is designed to equip 100 public library workers with the knowledge and tools to lead on sustainability. Apply by November 14.

Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey: Receive a Free Supply of Eco-Friendly Piggy Banks
ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation are interested in providing future training and grant opportunities to support the role of public libraries as providers of personal finance programming. Survey results will help plan these future offerings. The first 100 respondents will receive a supply of eco-friendly piggy banks!

New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians
Looking for some quick professional development? Here are four recent and upcoming webinars perfect for programming librarians.

First Amendment Academy: Free Quizzes and Courses to Share with Library Patrons
How well do you really know your First Amendment rights? The Freedom Forum's First Amendment Academy is a free, engaging resource for libraries to share with patrons.
APPLY NOW: Media Literacy @ Your Library
The project will train public library workers to help their adult patrons become better news consumers.
Indiana Library Displays Art by Banksy
The library is thought to be the first library in the world to host a piece of art by the famed street artist.
Family Yoga Party
Celebrate International Yoga Day — or any day, really — with kid-friendly, animal-inspired yoga poses.
5 Quick Ideas for Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week 2018 starts Sept. 23. Get your plans in order with these simple programming ideas.
Announcing Free Dialogue & Deliberation Learning Series for Academic Libraries
Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change will introduce academic library workers to dialogue and facilitation approaches.
Small Tribe Librarian: Making the Most of Free Resources
Are you in need of a starting point or some direction? These free resources will get your imagination going.
Coming Soon: Media Literacy Training for Public Libraries
ALA and the Center for News Literacy at the Stony Brook School of Journalism have announced Media Literacy @ Your Library.
5 Passive Program Ideas for School Libraries
Pick a corner of the library for drop-in activities, set out the supplies and instructions, and let it go!
5 'Garnishes' for Adult Booktalk Programs
With just a little extra prep work, you can make your booktalk programs extra memorable.
Astronomy Week: STEM for Everyone!
With a total solar eclipse coming soon, now is the time to kickstart your library's STEM offerings.
Sarah Jessica Parker & Book Club Central
ALA's star-studded book club resource is a one-stop shop for engaging content and helpful information.
Keeping Tabs on Deadlines with Excel
How do track deadlines? If you’re making lists or plugging in Outlook reminders, there may be an easier way.