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Commemorating 250 Years: 12 Library Programs to Explore Local History During the United States Semiquincentennial

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Start preparing now with these 12 program ideas.

What Library Patrons Have to Say About Accessibility

Three library users with disabilities share what they've noticed and what they'd still like to see in their library's accessibility efforts.

Partnering for Accessibility in Small & Rural Libraries

Community partnerships can be instrumental for small and rural libraries. These libraries share how they benefit from working with partners on important accessibility projects.

Solving Accessibility Challenges in Small & Rural Libraries

Through a combination of practical workarounds, creative rethinking and sheer persistence, these small and rural libraries have worked to bring their accessibility plans to fruition.

Oct 31, 2016

Let's Talk About It: Reading and Discussion Series

Looking for resources to host a reading and discussion series in your community? Explore ALA's Let's Talk About It series.

Curriculum Connections: Library Visits to Local Schools

Skokie Public Library staff visit area schools throughout the school year with a suite of engaging programs.

'Thinking Money' and Our Financial Literacy Goals

With a traveling exhibition, the Mid-Continent Public Library is helping patrons learn about saving, spending and avoiding fraud.

NaNoWriMo: Last-Minute Marketing

No plan? No problem! There's still time to reach out to writers and get your library ready for November.

How to Have a Haunted Halloween

Mrs. Librarian Lady is back with fun and spooky ideas for teens and tweens this Halloween.

Oct 4, 2016

Join a Reading of ‘It Can’t Happen Here’

For one night only, libraries are invited to hold a staged reading of this important work, royalty-free.

De-Stress at Your Desk

Need a break? Here are some simple stretches you can do at your workstation or the circulation desk.

Keeping It All Together with Trello

Trello is helping the William H. Hannon Library organize library programming and outreach workflows.

A 'No-Pressure' Book Group

A new take on a book club sparks enthusiastic discussion and over 300 book recommendations at Mid-Continent Public Library.

First Impressions: This Library is 'Lit'

Or, how University of Dayton Libraries used new trends and pop culture to welcome first-year students.

Summer Reads at Skokie Public Library

Since 2012, Skokie youth librarians have selected Hot Summer Reads for junior high pleasure reading.

Sep 15, 2016

Harry Potter: Event Extravaganzas

Are you ready for Harry Potter's 20th anniversary in 2017? Here are some big ideas to get you thinking.