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Pursuing Accessibility in Historic Sites: Insights from Vermont’s Bixby Memorial Free Library

Insights on how to make aging library buildings more accessible to all patrons, including those with disabilities.

Sensory-Friendly Programming: Lessons from Small & Rural Libraries

Lessons on how to create effective sensory-friendly programs, courtesy of small and rural libraries.

Help! How Do I Talk About Disability at My Library?

Best practices for talking about disabilities in libraries and other public settings.

Drawn to the Library: Programs for National Library Week 2025

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week (April 6 - 12, 2025) with these comic-related program ideas.

Physical Literacy: A Lifelong Journey

Library director and yoga instructor Jenn Carson shares a printable guide to remind us that physical literacy is an evolution.

Hungry for More: A Library Food Fair

This sans-café academic library promotes restaurants that deliver to satisfy an important need: study fuel.

Top 10 Ways to Encourage Nature Play

For a successful kids' program, you just need simple activities, curiosity and a willingness to get dirty.

Hosting a Human Library at Your College

Thinking about hosting a Human Library? Here's how a Towson University library succeeded at theirs.

Dec 15, 2016

Training to Help Heal a Divided Nation

Get the tools you need to bring disparate voices together and lead change in your community.

Calling All Santas

Three Santas are paying visits to Mid-Continent Public Library programs this December.

Dec 12, 2016

5 Resourceful Program Ideas for Earth Day

It's easy to go green at the library. Here are a few program ideas to get ready for Earth Day.

Literary Costume Party

The LP Fisher Public Library celebrated Canadian Library Month with costumes and book-based games.

Assessing Transformative Programming

Developing learning outcomes for library events can help librarians prioritize resources and identify transformative programming.

Nov 28, 2016

APPLY NOW: PLA Awards and Grants

Apply by Dec. 5, 2016, for nine PLA service awards and grants.

'Un-tech' Methods Help Library Teach Coding to Kids

The Mid-Continent Public Library applied a very "un-tech" approach to a high-tech subject.

Lifting Teens Spirits During the Holidays

Help your teen patrons lower their stress and bring joy to others with random acts of kindness.