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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets

We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.

Reader Voter Ready: Support Voter Engagement Through These Program Ideas

Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. Libraries play an important role in ensuring voters are prepared to participate in local, state and national elections. Check out these program ideas to support voter engagement at your library.

Aging Together: What Libraries Are Learning About Serving Older Adults

Whether working in large urban systems or small-town libraries, four library workers emphasize that older adults are not a niche audience. They are a vital part of the library community.

Apply Now: 2026-27 Cohort of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program

Apply to join a cohort of public library workers to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.

Book-to-Movie Clubs @ the Library!

We know, the movies hardly ever measure up. But that doesn't make a Book-to-Movie Club any less fun.

Women's History Month: Inspiration

Celebrate Women's History Month in March with books and programs that are just as diverse as your 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.