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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.

Nov 7, 2016

NEH Announces New Humanities Grants

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

Nov 7, 2016

We Love the Library!

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

Nov 1, 2016

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.

Sep 2, 2016

Keeping It All Together with Trello

Trello is helping the William H. Hannon Library organize library programming and outreach workflows.