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Death Café at the Library: Where Strangers Meet to Discuss the End

A Death Café is a place where “people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death." And they are quite commonplace in libraries.

Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2025 in Philly

Check out our recommended ALA Annual 2025 sessions that will spark fresh ideas and elevate your library programming game.

I Love Libraries: Real-Life Stories of Library Impact

Take action at ILoveLibraries.org and read through the following articles to inspire advocacy for our communities and libraries.

Unmasking the Joy of Reading: A School Library Twist on 'The Masked Singer’

A school librarian engaged students with a “Masked Reader” event, during which students guessed the identities of masked teachers, fostering an excitement for reading.

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.

A Moving Promotion

Torrance Public Library turned its bleak white Econoline van into a promotional powerhouse.

Rural Roots: Social Media

Despite finding social media "puerile and repulsive," blogger Larry Grieco has finally jumped on the bandwagon.

Keep Calm and Take a Spa Day

Sit back and relax with these DIY spa ideas for your teens and tweens.

Boooooks and Eeks-hibits

Celebrate Halloween while promoting services, collections and staff with these clever ideas.

Run with It

Start a walking or running club at your library using these helpful tips from blogger Jenn Carson.

Books, Buds and Bars: Programs for Adult Readers

This September, libraries are celebrating back-to-school with book programs for kids and teens. What activities can best reach our adult readers?

Sep 15, 2015

Getting Started with the Harwood Approach

Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Public Library shares tips for getting acquainted with the "turning outward" approach.

Sep 9, 2015

'Native Voices' Exhibition

Apply to host a traveling exhibition exploring Native Peoples' concepts of health and illness.

The Art of Library Welcoming

We want library patrons to feel comfortable at our programs, right? Start with the right welcome announcements.

Sep 8, 2015

Arts & Culture on a Budget

Arts & Culture Coordinator Veronica Funk shares how she offers programming on a tight budget.

School's Back In Session: Let's Play!

Inspire playfulness and help combat back-to-school stress with these fun teen program ideas.