New Funding, Deeper Change: How First-Time LTC Grantees Are Making Accessibility Happen
Libraries of all types and sizes frequently rely on grant funding to supplement their budgets. Read about the significant strides first-time small and rural library grantees took toward catalyzing positive change within their communities.
Program Inspiration: 9 Sources Not to Overlook (VIDEO)
With seemingly endless possibilities, how should you decide which programs to pursue? Tina Panik shares nine sources she uses to keep her calendar fresh and to meet the needs of her Connecticut community.
It’s Not Just Book Clubs Anymore: A Brief History of ALA’s Public Programs Office
For 34 years, the Public Programs Office encouraged libraries to think beyond the status quo—and gave them the resources to do just that.
8 Tips for Financial Fitness from Programming Librarians
Tips from programming librarians on how they keep track of what they’re spending, determine whether they’re using funds wisely, and seek financial aid from outside sources.
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?
Getting Started with the Harwood Approach
Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Public Library shares tips for getting acquainted with the "turning outward" approach.
'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.
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.
Hooray for Bollywood
Programming that draws upon part of your library collection can actually be fun, Dana Vinke proves.
Columbus Public Library Gets Benched
Artists in a Wisconsin town partner with the library as part of an effort to unite residents and the city.
Kinetic Literacy
Discover the importance of kinetic literacy and why it is an essential component of library programming.
Busy Books: Utilizing the Power of Crowdfunding
An Ohio library is harnessing the power of Kickstarter to fund an early literacy project.
Small Libraries; Big Difference
A "solo librarian" explains what it's like to be in charge of everything.
Want to Know Your Community?
To truly get to know your constituents, experience their community the way they do.