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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 from a Wisconsin library 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.

Calling All Santas

Three Santas are paying visits to Mid-Continent Public Library programs this December.  

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.