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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey: Receive a Free Supply of Eco-Friendly Piggy Banks

ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation are interested in providing future training and grant opportunities to support the role of public libraries as providers of personal finance programming. Survey results will help plan these future offerings. The first 100 respondents will receive a supply of eco-friendly piggy banks!

New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians

Looking for some quick professional development? Here are four recent and upcoming webinars perfect for programming librarians.

First Amendment Academy: Free Quizzes and Courses to Share with Library Patrons

How well do you really know your First Amendment rights? The Freedom Forum's First Amendment Academy is a free, engaging resource for libraries to share with patrons.

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.

Dec 13, 2016

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.

Dec 1, 2016

Literary Costume Party

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