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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Death Café at the Library: Where Strangers Meet to Discuss the End

A Death Café is a place where “people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death." And they are quite commonplace in libraries.

Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2025 in Philly

Check out our recommended ALA Annual 2025 sessions that will spark fresh ideas and elevate your library programming game.

I Love Libraries: Real-Life Stories of Library Impact

Take action at ILoveLibraries.org and read through the following articles to inspire advocacy for our communities and libraries.

Unmasking the Joy of Reading: A School Library Twist on 'The Masked Singer’

A school librarian engaged students with a “Masked Reader” event, during which students guessed the identities of masked teachers, fostering an excitement for reading.

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.

Creating Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs Today

Introducing kids to entrepreneurial concepts helps them with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

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?