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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.

Kansas City Keeps Storytelling Alive

Each November, Kansas City libraries and school districts create a citywide storytime with the Kansas City Storytelling Celebration.

Reaching for the Stars!

Does alien life exist? Blogger Dana Vinke's LA-area library searches for answers via science-based programs.

Nov 6, 2015

APPLY NOW: The Big Read

Apply by Jan. 29 for a community reading grant of up to $20,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Prevent Bullying through Exercise

Programs encouraging friendship and exercise can drastically reduce bullying among children and teens.

Nov 2, 2015

'Thinking Money' Exhibition

Make financial literacy fun and engaging for tweens, teens and their families.

Art on the Brain

Reach the elusive "new adult" demographic by inviting them to create art. (Pro tip: Pizza helps draw crowds.)

The Very Important Prize

The University of Dayton's Club Roesch VIP contest is free, it's fun, and students really want to win it.

Programs for Family Caregivers

This Family Caregivers Month (and year-round), help those who spend so much of their lives helping others.

The Best Minecraft Mini-Games (According to Middle Schoolers)

Blogger Veronica Stork recommends three Minecraft mini-games to play with your patrons.

Oct 13, 2015

ALA Programming Award

Nominate your library to receive a $5,000 award for excelling in programming.

Libraries Mean Business

Mid-Continent Public Library is making entrepreneurs their business by offering programs that provide information and skills they need to be successful.

5 Coolest Board Games to Play with Tweens

Looking for new board games to play with your tween and teen patrons? Look no further. Blogger Veronica Stork recommends five games sure to capture their interest.