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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey: Receive a Free Supply of Eco-Friendly Piggy Banks

ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation are interested in providing future training and grant opportunities to support the role of public libraries as providers of personal finance programming. Survey results will help plan these future offerings. The first 100 respondents will receive a supply of eco-friendly piggy banks!

New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians

Looking for some quick professional development? Here are four recent and upcoming webinars perfect for programming librarians.

First Amendment Academy: Free Quizzes and Courses to Share with Library Patrons

How well do you really know your First Amendment rights? The Freedom Forum's First Amendment Academy is a free, engaging resource for libraries to share with patrons.

Seniors, Don't Be Scammed

Working with the police and senior service providers, a library helps its seniors avoid costly scams.

May 26, 2016

Curating and Cultivating Exhibitors

Create dynamic library spaces and flawless exhibition schedules with these exhibitor tips.

WRITE Stuff Writing Club

This monthly writing club is for all types — from hard-core, disciplined (kid) writers to those who just want to have fun.

Finals Week: We’ll Be There for You

The One Where Roesch Library’s Friends-themed Finals Week Services Are a Total Hit.

May Flowers are Dazzling

Spring is the time to celebrate new beginnings — and to inspire your teens and tweens with colorful crafts.

5 Steps to Success: Starting a Program in Large Library Systems

Large library systems often have the resources to create innovating programming, but it can be tough to get new ideas off the ground. Get started with these questions.

May 10, 2016

7 Adventurous Summer Programs

Kick off summer at your library with unique programs that think "outside the book."

Hosting Children's Programs with Grace

Veteran children's librarians share their tips and tricks for handling a room full of excitable kids.

Apr 28, 2016

When Library Student Workers Take Over Instagram

Loyola Marymount University's library invited student workers to take over their Instagram account throughout the semester.

Apr 26, 2016

Creative Aging in America’s Libraries: The Halftime Report

Lifetime Arts is halfway through a national project to help libraries better serve older adults with the creative arts.

Apr 19, 2016

Preservation Week 2016

Connect with your community through events that demonstrate how to preserve our personal and shared collections.

Giving Food for Fines

Blogger Katy Kelly shares tips and tricks for conducting a successful Food for Fines program.