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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026

ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.

Beyond the Red Carpet: How Local "Celebrities" Revitalized a Literacy Classic in Bienville Parish

For National Library Week, Bienville Parish Library celebrated everyday community members by making them the stars of their own READâ„¢ poster.

Upping Your Game: Best Practices of Expert Programming Librarians

What does excellence in library programming look like? Find how-to articles summarizing best practices of seasoned programming librarians.

Getting Started with Program Evaluation

Real, meaningful evaluation isn’t just a survey you tack on at the end of a program. It’s an integral piece of your planning process, right from the start. Once you learn to recognize the elements of evaluation and use them with intentionality, you’ll be able to continually grow the impact of your programs and your ability to tell their story.

'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.

Kinetic Literacy

Discover the importance of kinetic literacy and why it is an essential component of library programming.