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9 Tips for Staying Organized from Busy Programming Librarians

Successful programming librarians from around the country — none formally trained in project management — share their tips, tricks, and suggestions for staying organized in a library setting.

PLA Conference 2026: Recommended Sessions for Programming Librarians

Public library workers from across the country will meet in Minneapolis at PLA Conference 2026 from April 1 – 3. Here are our recommended sessions for programming librarians.

A New eCourse to Learn the Grant Process for a New Year

This first-of-its-kind ALA self-paced eCourse provides a comprehensive foundation in collaborative grantseeking, proposal development and submission

Call for Advisors: A Year of STEM

ALA is seeking six librarian advisors with expertise in serving early learners, curating book lists and offering STEM programming to support a new project.

Jul 6, 2015

Planning Ahead: Haunted Happenings

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

Jul 1, 2015

ALA's Great Stories Club

ALA’s Public Programs Office invited libraries to apply for the Great Stories Club, a book club program for at-risk teens.

Jun 24, 2015

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Jun 22, 2015

School's Out! Pick Up Some STEAM!

Use STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and math — to help teens and tweens explore the world around them.

Jun 19, 2015

Rural Roots: E-Newsletter Tips

One of the most effective ways for a rural library to communicate with its community is by the electronic newsletter.

Jun 18, 2015

No Fuss Minecraft Programs

Offer Minecraft programming for different ages and audiences at your library.

Jun 18, 2015

Business on a Budget: Programming for Entrepreneurs

Here are tips for serving your library's entrepreneurs without breaking the bank.

Jun 16, 2015

Model Make and Take

This is the story of how our library worked with a local business to bring an childhood hobby to the community.

Jun 15, 2015

Yoga Baby Steps: Creating Yoga Programs for Your Littlest Patrons

Creating yoga programs for your littlest patrons and their caregivers.

Jun 8, 2015

Thinking Outside the Makerspace

Kansas City's Mid-Continent Public Library has created maker-style programming without building a dedicated makerspace.

Jun 5, 2015

We're Going on a Photo Hunt

The University of Dayton Libraries has replaced its traditional library tour with something more engaging.

Jun 4, 2015

Our Picks for ALA 2015

Going to ALA 2015? We've combed through the schedule to bring you these programming-related events.