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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.

Taking Care of Us

Blogger Jenn Carson shares tips to help us take care of ourselves, so we can continue helping others.

Feb 8, 2016

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.

Feb 2, 2016

APPLY NOW: Jaffarian School Library Award

K-8 school libraries that held humanities programming in 2015-16 could win $5,000.

Feb 1, 2016

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.

Jan 6, 2016

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.

New Year's-Inspired Crafts for Teens

Check out these gold, glitzy and cold-weather craft ideas compiled by blogger Kimberli Buckley.