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Civics in the Library: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?

How much do you know about civics? Take a sample citizenship test and help assist patrons at the library to become stronger participants in the democratic process.

Disability Pride Month Resource Round-up

July is Disability Pride Month. This list of resources can help prepare your library to celebrate with programs, book displays and educational opportunities.

Partnering for Stronger Programming: A Free Toolkit for Libraries

This new toolkit provides five tools for library workers with actionable steps to help partnerships grow sustainably and meet programming goals.

There is Joy for All: Tips for Joyous Library Programming

Let's bring joy back to the library — for patrons and staff.

Gear Up for Bike Month

Gear up for some fun programming for National Bike Month with these spoke-tacular ideas.

Mar 14, 2015

Naked Truth: Tell Your Story

Inspired by StoryCorps and "The Moth," Mill Valley Public Library offers its own spin on storytelling.

Mar 28, 2015

A Visit to Chicago Public Library's Maker Lab

Learn about Chicago Public Library's makerspace, its future and the challenges of running the lab.

Library Music Programming Isn't Just Kidstuff

Library patrons expect public libraries to provide quality kids' entertainment, especially music. But what about music for grown-ups?

Apr 21, 2015

National Arts and Humanities Month

October is National Arts and Humanities Month, a great time for communities to celebrate the arts and discuss culture.

Apr 21, 2015

APPLY: NEH Common Heritage Grants

Digitize your community's artifacts with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Apr 20, 2015

Turning Outward to Fight Violence

Springfield City Library's anti-violence programming evolved when the library started listening.

Why Program?

What motivates and inspires us to program? For Dana Vinke, it started with “Hey you, do a program for Asian Pacific Heritage Month.”

Spring Teen Programming Ideas

Looking for ideas for tween or teen library programs? Teen programming librarian Kimberli Buckley offers some tips and ideas to get started.

Rural Roots: Poetry Readings Made Simple

Poetry readings can be as simple as you want to make them, but often are more complex than they need to be.

Apr 15, 2024

Jewish American Heritage Month

Celebrate the important contributions Jewish Americans have made in history during the month of May.

Apr 15, 2024

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

This May, pay tribute to the Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history.