Behind the Scenes with Milwaukee Public Library’s TikTok
Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos.
Apply Now: ‘Pulitzer on the Road’ Traveling Exhibition
Public libraries are invited to apply to receive the new traveling exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire. Apply by March 27, 2026.
12 Program Ideas for Kids and Resources to Prepare for Financial Literacy Month (April)
April is Financial Literacy Month. Start your preparation now with these program ideas, book suggestions and resources to get kids involved.
Planning a Cents-ational Financial Literacy Storytime
Financial educators recommend teaching basic money concepts as early as three years old. One way to achieve this in your library is by incorporating financial literacy themes into your storytimes.
Dialogue & Deliberation Workshop Stipend for Small/Rural Public Libraries
Public libraries that serve small and/or rural communities may apply for a stipend to attend a workshop at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference.
Lessons from Totality: The 2017 Solar Eclipse
The next North American total solar eclipse is only seven years away. Will you be ready?
Making Trivia Masters: Using Trivia to Turn Students into Explorers
A weekly trivia challenge encourages students to explore lesser-known parts of their library.
Cultural Cooks
Serve up this cooking program that draws on the local talent and knowledge of your patrons
Marketing Using Facebook Events
The elusive Facebook event. Who sees it? Do people use Facebook events anymore? Is it worth your time?
Get Ready for Small Business Saturday®
Learn how your library can unite small businesses in your community on Nov 25.
My Favorite Things: School Library Resources
We all have our go-to spots to search for program inspiration. Here are a few favorites.
‘The Vietnam War’ Free Programming Guide
Download a free 42-page guide with program ideas and resources for the new PBS documentary.
Family Dance Party
Looking for an energy boost? Here's a playlist that will get the whole family up and moving.
'Stranger Things' at the Library: DIY Craft Night
The second season of the hit Neflix show will be released on Oct. 27, and fans are pumped.
Event Planning
A simple one-sheet form can help get a complicated program off on the right foot.
Programming in My Urban Community College Library
Sandy Marcus shares lessons learned from 25 years of community college librarianship.