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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Making Dementia-Friendly Libraries

How libraries can incorporate dementia-friendly principles into their spaces, their collections and their interactions with patrons.

Setting Up a Memory Café at Your Library: A How-to Guide

By creating a space for people with dementia and their loved ones to relax and enjoy the company of others, Memory Cafés can reduce feelings of isolation.

Death Café at the Library: Where Strangers Meet to Discuss the End

A Death Café is a place where “people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death." And they are quite commonplace in libraries.

Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2025 in Philly

Check out our recommended ALA Annual 2025 sessions that will spark fresh ideas and elevate your library programming game.

Holidaze Crafts for Teens (Revisited)

Looking for fun and festive holiday crafts for teens? Here are some ideas to get you started.

Nov 7, 2016

NEH Announces New Humanities Grants

The National Endowment for the Humanities is encouraging partnerships through a new grant program.

We Love the Library!

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

Programs that Empower

Diversity programming is just the beginning of important social justice conversations and action in our communities.

Nov 1, 2016

APPLY NOW: Great Stories Club 2017

Apply to be part of the Great Stories Club and lead powerful discussions with at-risk youth.

Oct 31, 2016

Let's Talk About It: Reading and Discussion Series

Looking for resources to host a reading and discussion series in your community? Explore ALA's Let's Talk About It series.

Curriculum Connections: Library Visits to Local Schools

Skokie Public Library staff visit area schools throughout the school year with a suite of engaging programs.

'Thinking Money' and Our Financial Literacy Goals

With a traveling exhibition, the Mid-Continent Public Library is helping patrons learn about saving, spending and avoiding fraud.

NaNoWriMo: Last-Minute Marketing

No plan? No problem! There's still time to reach out to writers and get your library ready for November.

How to Have a Haunted Halloween

Mrs. Librarian Lady is back with fun and spooky ideas for teens and tweens this Halloween.

Oct 4, 2016

Join a Reading of ‘It Can’t Happen Here’

For one night only, libraries are invited to hold a staged reading of this important work, royalty-free.

De-Stress at Your Desk

Need a break? Here are some simple stretches you can do at your workstation or the circulation desk.