Commemorating 250 Years: 12 Library Programs to Explore Local History During the United States Semiquincentennial
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Start preparing now with these 12 program ideas.
What Library Patrons Have to Say About Accessibility
Three library users with disabilities share what they've noticed and what they'd still like to see in their library's accessibility efforts.
Partnering for Accessibility in Small & Rural Libraries
Community partnerships can be instrumental for small and rural libraries. These libraries share how they benefit from working with partners on important accessibility projects.
Solving Accessibility Challenges in Small & Rural Libraries
Through a combination of practical workarounds, creative rethinking and sheer persistence, these small and rural libraries have worked to bring their accessibility plans to fruition.
Women's History Month: Inspiration
Celebrate Women's History Month in March with books and programs that are just as diverse as your patrons.
Taking Care of Us
Blogger Jenn Carson shares tips to help us take care of ourselves, so we can continue helping others.
Library Programs Take to Arkansas Airwaves
The Central Arkansas Library System has started its own radio show to promote programs and services.
Let's Celebrate Anti-Valentine's Day
Blogger Kimberli Buckley shares how to put a twist on traditional flower and heart crafts.
APPLY NOW: Jaffarian School Library Award
K-8 school libraries that held humanities programming in 2015-16 could win $5,000.
An Interview with the Magpie Librarian
Blogger Ingrid Abrams shares how she takes on sensitive social issues with her bold library displays.
Planning Ahead: How Our Summer Programs Come to Life
Ever wonder how other library systems line up their programs? At Mid-Continent Public Library, winter is planning time for warmer days.
Reading for Fun on Campus
Young adults ages 18 to 29 read more than any other age group. But can we get them to read for fun?
Historically Speaking
Local history is programming gold. You just need to know where to look.
Top Picks for Midwinter 2016
Attending the Midwinter Meeting in Boston? Check out these programming-related sessions and meetings.
New Years Budget Resolutions
New Year's is a time of tightening budgets. Luckily, it's also a time of new habits.
I Want to Teach Yoga but Don't Know Where to Start
Blogger Jenn Carson shares how to remain calm and confident while teaching patrons the downward-facing dog.