Accessibility as a Path to Sustainability
By centering the needs and priorities of people with disabilities, libraries are investing in accessibility upgrades that will bring long-term benefits to their communities.
Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026
ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.
Beyond the Red Carpet: How Local "Celebrities" Revitalized a Literacy Classic in Bienville Parish
For National Library Week, Bienville Parish Library celebrated everyday community members by making them the stars of their own READâ„¢ poster.
Upping Your Game: Best Practices of Expert Programming Librarians
What does excellence in library programming look like? Find how-to articles summarizing best practices of seasoned programming librarians.
Banned Books Week 4 Teens
Mrs. Librarian Lady presents some thought-provoking ideas to get teens involved in Banned Books Week.
Library Mini-Golf
When summer reading ended at Fisher Library, kids celebrated with 15 holes of mini-golf — in the library.
Meet at the Lodge: A Mini-Camp for Kids
Skokie (Ill.) Public Library built upon their free summer lunch program with a variety of kids' programs.
Time to Meet Your New Faculty!
At Loyola Marymount University, the New Faculty Orientation library reception sets the stage for collaborative faculty-library relationships.
Get Kids Problem-Solving with Brushbots
What do you get when you combine a toothbrush head, a pager motor, a straw, a rubber band and a battery?
The Blog Post about Blogs: Developing a Class on Blogging
Thinking of starting your own blogging class? Here are some of the lessons I learned.
Library Olympics
A library-themed Olympic Games competition invited staff teams to go for the gold.
More Summer Fun with Dream Catchers and Playing in the Dirt
Teens can create sweet dreams and dig in the dirt with these fun crafts.
Wikipedia: 'Intellectual Makerspace'
Can Wikipedia be embraced in libraries? These academic library professionals say "yes."
Tips for Hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Navigate your way through Wikipedia wonderland with this step-by-step programming guide.
Children's Programs for Aboriginal History Month
A Woodstock First Nation educator taught young people to make an indigenous shaker at the L.P. Fisher Public Library.
Ready, Set, Game! Register for International Games Day
Join 2,000 libraries in a global gaming initiative on Nov. 19 (and earn some free swag in the process).