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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Bringing Home the Concept of Where We Come From: Programs on Human Migration

Experience "airplane" travel, create a family tree and hear migration stories from community members. These programs explore the question: Where do we come from?

Call for Advisors: Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults

ALA is seeking nine librarian advisors to support a new project to evaluate and summarize the state of older adult programming in libraries and offer recommendations.

Apply Now: Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults

12 public libraries will be selected to receive a resource package and hands-on support to strengthen their online health literacy offerings. Apply by January 7, 2026.

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.

Jul 29, 2015

Our Library’s Centennial Video Contest

Celebrate your library's centennial in a heartwarming way.

Jul 27, 2015

Storytime Stretching

Adding stretching and movement to storytime promotes kinetic literacy (and helps get the wiggles out).

Jul 27, 2015

Sweet Treat Book Club

Pair food with fiction with this book club model for teens.

Jul 27, 2015

Money Matters: Financial Programs

Partnering with local businesses and organizations can help make your library users money smart.

Jul 23, 2015

Promoting Community with Archives

These libraries are using archives and special collections to create outstanding programs, and so can you.

Jul 20, 2015

ALA Annual Conference Hat Trick

Librarians who wear a programming “hat” can enjoy these highlights from ALA 2015.

Jul 15, 2015

Engaging Homeless Library Patrons

Learn how the Dallas, Denver and Salt Lake City public libraries engage users experiencing homelessness.

Jul 15, 2015

Your Own Comic-Con: Q&A with YA Librarian Justin Switzer

Baltimore's Enoch Pratt Free Library recently hosted its first Mini Comic-Con. Event organizer Justin Switzer shares how he pulled it off.

Jul 14, 2015

4 Ways to Make NaNoWriMo Awesome

Encourage library users to write books, as well as read them, with National Novel Writing Month.

Jul 10, 2015

STAR_Net Explore Traveling Exhibitions

Apply to host a space, earth science or technology exhibition at your public library.

Jul 6, 2015

Back to the Future: Programs for the Technology-Challenged

When it comes to technology, Mid-Continent Public Library is making an effort to meet people where they’re at.

Jul 6, 2015

Planning Ahead: Haunted Happenings

Halloween isn't just for kids. Check out these haunted history and creepy-crawly programs for adults.