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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Bringing Home the Concept of Where We Come From: Programs on Human Migration

Experience "airplane" travel, create a family tree and hear migration stories from community members. These programs explore the question: Where do we come from?

Call for Advisors: Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults

ALA is seeking nine librarian advisors to support a new project to evaluate and summarize the state of older adult programming in libraries and offer recommendations.

Apply Now: Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults

12 public libraries will be selected to receive a resource package and hands-on support to strengthen their online health literacy offerings. Apply by January 7, 2026.

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.

Jan 20, 2017

Picking Up the Pieces

How do you circulate 40 robotic LEGO kits to 31 branches without losing the pieces — and your mind?

Jan 19, 2017

Exploring Memory and the Brain with Kids

Skokie Public Library has created a sugar-coated program to teach kids about the brain.

Jan 18, 2017

Program Marketing for a Campus Community

Stop making program fliers? At Loyola Marymount University's libraries, word-of-mouth is where it's at.

Jan 18, 2017

Oldies but Goodies: Spiffing Up Existing Programs for Older Adults

May is Older Americans Month. Learn how you can tweak existing programs to meet the needs of older adults.

Jan 18, 2017

Three Workshops, Many Histories: History Programs on Campus

University of Dayton students connect to local, campus and personal histories in these popular programs.

Jan 12, 2017

Preservation Week: April 23–29, 2017

Start planning now for Preservation Week, a campaign to promote the importance of protecting our heritage.

Jan 5, 2017

Lunar New Year Delights

Celebrate the year of the rooster in 2017 with these fun Chinese New Year crafts.

Jan 5, 2017

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.

Dec 22, 2016

Hungry for More: A Library Food Fair

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

Dec 15, 2016

Top 10 Ways to Encourage Nature Play

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

Dec 15, 2016

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.