Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets
We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.
Reader Voter Ready: Support Voter Engagement Through These Program Ideas
Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. Libraries play an important role in ensuring voters are prepared to participate in local, state and national elections. Check out these program ideas to support voter engagement at your library.
Aging Together: What Libraries Are Learning About Serving Older Adults
Whether working in large urban systems or small-town libraries, four library workers emphasize that older adults are not a niche audience. They are a vital part of the library community.
Apply Now: 2026-27 Cohort of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program
Apply to join a cohort of public library workers to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.
5 Resourceful Program Ideas for Earth Day
It's easy to go green at the library. Here are a few program ideas to get ready for Earth Day.
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.
APPLY NOW: PLA Awards and Grants
Apply by Dec. 5, 2016, for nine PLA service awards and grants.
'Un-tech' Methods Help Library Teach Coding to Kids
The Mid-Continent Public Library applied a very "un-tech" approach to a high-tech subject.
Lifting Teens Spirits During the Holidays
Help your teen patrons lower their stress and bring joy to others with random acts of kindness.
Less Jargon, More Practice: Successful eBook Instruction
eBooks are fun, convenient and ... intimidating. Check out these tips to develop a class about downloading and enjoying library eBooks.
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.
Holidaze Crafts for Teens (Revisited)
Looking for fun and festive holiday crafts for teens? Here are some ideas to get you started.
NEH Announces New Humanities Grants
The National Endowment for the Humanities is encouraging partnerships through a new grant program.