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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

A City That Plays Together: What It Takes to Run a 17,000-Player Library Game

Playable at various community points, Ann Arbor District Library’s Summer Game is played by thousands of people of all ages and has become a community tradition.

Free Download: Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults

This new free guide will help library workers to reduce disparities in healthcare access and foster active engagement in personal health management for adults.

Facilitating Meetings in Support of Your Cool New Program Idea

If you have a cool new idea for a program, chances are you have to “sell” your boss on the idea before you can move forward. All this work is likely to occur in meetings. Here's how to prepare.

Free Guide and eCourse: Libraries as Leaders in Bridging Divides

The new free guide and eCourse will equip library workers with the tools needed to facilitate challenging conversations on divisive issues, promoting understanding and empathy. 

Rural Roots: Social Media

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

Run with It

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

'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.

Hooray for Bollywood

Programming that draws upon part of your library collection can actually be fun, Dana Vinke proves.