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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

8 Tips for Financial Fitness from Programming Librarians

Tips from programming librarians on how they keep track of what they’re spending, determine whether they’re using funds wisely, and seek financial aid from outside sources.

9 Tips for Staying Organized from Busy Programming Librarians

Successful programming librarians from around the country — none formally trained in project management — share their tips, tricks, and suggestions for staying organized in a library setting.

PLA Conference 2026: Recommended Sessions for Programming Librarians

Public library workers from across the country will meet in Minneapolis at PLA Conference 2026 from April 1 – 3. Here are our recommended sessions for programming librarians.

A New eCourse to Learn the Grant Process for a New Year

This first-of-its-kind ALA self-paced eCourse provides a comprehensive foundation in collaborative grantseeking, proposal development and submission

Feb 3, 2017

APPLY NOW: 2017 ALA Sara Jaffarian Award

K-8 school librarians, apply by May 5 for a $5,000 award recognizing outstanding humanities programming.

Feb 1, 2017

APPLY NOW: NASA@ My Library STEM Initiative

Seventy-five public libraries will receive NASA STEM kits, a tablet with STEM videos and games, and more.

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.