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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.

Aug 1, 2017

APPLY NOW: Media Literacy @ Your Library

The project will train public library workers to help their adult patrons become better news consumers.

Jul 31, 2017

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.

Jul 27, 2017

Family Yoga Party

Celebrate International Yoga Day — or any day, really — with kid-friendly, animal-inspired yoga poses.

Jul 27, 2017

5 Quick Ideas for Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week 2018 starts Sept. 23. Get your plans in order with these simple programming ideas.

Jul 27, 2017

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.

Jul 20, 2017

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.

Jul 20, 2017

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!

Jul 12, 2017

5 'Garnishes' for Adult Booktalk Programs

With just a little extra prep work, you can make your booktalk programs extra memorable.

Jul 7, 2017

Astronomy Week: STEM for Everyone!

With a total solar eclipse coming soon, now is the time to kickstart your library's STEM offerings.

Jun 29, 2017

Sarah Jessica Parker & Book Club Central

ALA's star-studded book club resource is a one-stop shop for engaging content and helpful information.

Jun 28, 2017

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.