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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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 READ™ 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.

Apr 13, 2016

Homeschoolers at the Library

The number of homeschooling families is on the rise. Is your library meeting their needs?

The Skin You Live In

Preschoolers celebrate the ways they're both alike and unique with a story and self-portrait craft.

More Than a Week: Money Smart Month

Blogger Sara Peterson-Davis shares how her library turns Money Smart Week into a full month of programming.

Express Yourself, It's Poetry Month!

April is National Poetry Month. Do you have projects planned for your teens?

Apr 4, 2016

National Library Week: Libraries Transform

Every day, libraries of all types prove that they are powerful agents of community change. Show your pride during National Library Week.

Mar 31, 2016

Libraries Transforming Communities: Case Studies

In 2014, a group of public libraries embarked on a new kind of community engagement project. Read their stories in ALA's newly released case studies.

Sports Heroes Who Read

Bringing in professional athletes to connect with kids (and adults) helps promote many types of literacy.

Mar 28, 2016

Collaborating with Galleries: A Blessed Match

The Hannon Library at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles collaborated with a university art gallery on "From Clay to the Cloud."

Academic Libraries and Poetry Month

Cakes and choirs help to inspire at these academic library National Poetry Month programs.

'Street Cred' Librarianship

Sonya Durney shares her experiences in program inspiration, forging community partnerships and rebounding after an awkward start with a potential partner.

Springtime Crafts Are in Bloom

Blogger Kimberli Buckley shares a selection of low-cost, Easter-themed craft ideas for young people.

Adventure Club Travels to Cuba

Elementary-aged kids got a taste of Cuban culture, history, food, and traditions in this after-school program.