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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey

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. 

New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians

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

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. 

One Less Lonely Writer

Host a write-in with your campus writing center for the International Write-In, Nov. 29 to Dec. 8, 2016.

Friend Squad for Ages 11-16

Friend Squad is a monthly inclusive group for youths that teaches them to support their peers.

The Post-Election Library

Libraries are making their communities feel safe and welcome this week after a tumultuous election.

We Love the Library!

Blogger Jenn Carson shares how she got kids excited about the library during Canadian Library Month.