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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Engagement and Advocacy Start with Community Mapping

Taking time to understand who you know — and who you don’t know — is a great way to begin your journey toward being a community-informed programming librarian.

New Landscape Report on the Current State of Library Programs for Older Adults

ALA has released a new landscape report to better understand the current state of library programming for older adults.

At the Program: What to Focus on When Hosting In-Person Events (VIDEO)

What should library staff pay attention to when hosting an in-person event? This video walks you through what to look out for.

A City That Plays Together: What It Takes to Run a 17,000-Player Library Game

Playable at various community points, Ann Arbor District Library’s Summer Game is played by thousands of people of all ages and has become a community tradition.

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.

Jun 21, 2017

Quick & Easy Professional Development

Article discussion groups are perfect for offering quick and easy professional development for teachers.

Jun 15, 2017

Meet-huh? Getting Started with Meetup

Meetup.com can be a powerful community-building tool — if you know how to use it.

Jun 15, 2017

One Community: Celebrations of Indigenous History

How a library in Woodstock, NB (Canada) celebrates Indigenous history and culture all year long.

Jun 16, 2017

APPLY NOW: 'The Vietnam War' Program Kits

Apply now to receive a programming kit for "The Vietnam War," a documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

Jun 7, 2017

Digitization Events and Library Partnerships

Learn how your library can partner with area businesses to help patrons digitize, organize and share family photographs.

Jun 2, 2017

Summer Reading at a Small Tribal Library

How does a small tribe support children's literacy when patrons live far away and the library is out of shelf space?

May 25, 2017

Hosting a Long Night Against Procrastination

A late-night academic library program give students everything they need to plow through finals week.

May 25, 2017

IMLS Funds $500,000 ALA Research Project

Through NILPPA, ALA will study the characteristics, audiences, outcomes and value of U.S. library public programming.

May 25, 2017

Board Game Night: A Beginner's Guide

Get gaming! Learn how to develop and host a successful board game night for any and all ages.