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New Landscape Report on the Current State of Library Programs for Older Adults

ALA has released a new landscape report to better understand the current state of library programming for older adults.

At the Program: What to Focus on When Hosting In-Person Events (VIDEO)

What should library staff pay attention to when hosting an in-person event? This video walks you through what to look out for.

A City That Plays Together: What It Takes to Run a 17,000-Player Library Game

Playable at various community points, Ann Arbor District Library’s Summer Game is played by thousands of people of all ages and has become a community tradition.

Free Download: Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults

This new free guide will help library workers to reduce disparities in healthcare access and foster active engagement in personal health management for adults.

Creative Graduation Day Crafts for Teens

June means graduation parties galore, and these fun crafts can help teens celebrate in style.

Library Walking and Running Clubs

Partnering with a local running club can make both the library and running communities stronger.

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.