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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

May 17, 2017

Breakout Programs in Libraries

Much like an escape room, Breakouts promote collaboration, team-building and problem-solving skills.

May 12, 2017

Our Picks for ALA 2017

Don't miss these great sessions at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago.

May 4, 2017

Connect with Comics

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a great opportunity to join in on a national celebration of your patrons' interests!

May 4, 2017

Creating an Upcycled Jewelry Program

Make that old or broken costume jewelry new again with an upcycling program.

May 1, 2017

A 'Comic-Con' by Any Other Name

Have you gotten permission to call your comic event a "Comic-Con"? (Don't panic — it's easy.)

Apr 26, 2017

Library Loot: A Patron Rewards Program

Foster good will and engage patrons with a library reward program.

Apr 4, 2017

Robot Story Time: Coding for Preschoolers

Introducing Cubetto, a wooden robot that can teach young kids the basics of coding — without a screen.

Mar 22, 2017

Booking with a Buddy

Skokie Public Library is winning the fight against "summer slide" with its longtime buddy-reading program.

Mar 15, 2017

LMU Speaks

A university library created a winning storytelling program from the ground up — and so can you.

Mar 7, 2017

Boot Camps for Kids

Skokie Public Library offers multi-day boot camps to help kids explore topics in depth.

Mar 7, 2017

Hail to the Green

Mrs. Librarian Lady shares lots of green-themed ideas to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Mar 8, 2017

No Money? No Problem: Low-Cost Programming

You can offer great programs on a small budget. You just need help from your friends.