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Commemorating 250 Years: 12 Library Programs to Explore Local History During the United States Semiquincentennial

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Start preparing now with these 12 program ideas.

What Library Patrons Have to Say About Accessibility

Three library users with disabilities share what they've noticed and what they'd still like to see in their library's accessibility efforts.

Partnering for Accessibility in Small & Rural Libraries

Community partnerships can be instrumental for small and rural libraries. These libraries share how they benefit from working with partners on important accessibility projects.

Solving Accessibility Challenges in Small & Rural Libraries

Through a combination of practical workarounds, creative rethinking and sheer persistence, these small and rural libraries have worked to bring their accessibility plans to fruition.

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?

Exploring Memory and the Brain with Kids

Skokie Public Library has created a sugar-coated program to teach kids about the brain.

Program Marketing for a Campus Community

Stop making program fliers? At Loyola Marymount University's libraries, word-of-mouth is where it's at.

Oldies but Goodies: Spiffing Up Existing Programs for Older Adults

May is Older Americans Month. Learn how you can tweak existing programs to meet the needs of older adults.