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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey: Receive a Free Supply of Eco-Friendly Piggy Banks

ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation are interested in providing future training and grant opportunities to support the role of public libraries as providers of personal finance programming. Survey results will help plan these future offerings. The first 100 respondents will receive a supply of eco-friendly piggy banks!

New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians

Looking for some quick professional development? Here are four recent and upcoming webinars perfect for programming librarians.

First Amendment Academy: Free Quizzes and Courses to Share with Library Patrons

How well do you really know your First Amendment rights? The Freedom Forum's First Amendment Academy is a free, engaging resource for libraries to share with patrons.

May 28, 2015

Robot Invasions at Your School Library

Allowing students to design and build their own robots encourages creativity and critical thinking skills.

May 28, 2015

Science Cafés: Engaging with Science

The winner of ALA's 2015 Programming Excellence Award helped its community get the facts on fracking.

May 22, 2015

Genealogy for Kids

In a three-hour workshop, kids at the Torrance (Calif.) Public Library dig into their family histories.

May 19, 2015

Delightful Programs: Takeaways from Computers in Libraries 2015

Computers in Libraries offered low-fi advice on keeping patrons engaged.

May 19, 2015

Zombies, Zombies, Everywhere

Zombie parties are a great way to engage your teen groups.

May 18, 2015

So, You Want to Start a Minecraft Program

Want to start a Minecraft program, but aren't sure where to start? Here are some things to consider.

May 13, 2015

May is Mental Health Month

One in five people will experience a mental health disorder this year. Libraries can help raise awareness.

May 12, 2015

Welcome to the New Programming Librarian

Your online resources for all things library programming-related is back with a new look.

May 12, 2015

Q&A with Baltimore Library Manager

In the aftermath of Freddie Gray's death, riots swelled outside Diggs' branch. Here's how the library responded.

May 11, 2015

Yoga in the Library

Common questions asked and answered about yoga programs in public and school libraries.

May 4, 2015

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.