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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

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.

We're Going on a Photo Hunt

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

Our Picks for ALA 2015

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

25 Years of the ADA

Ideas your library can use to honor the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Creative Aging Midterm

The "Creative Aging in America's Libraries" project celebrates its halfway mark by sharing some notable outcomes.

Genealogy for Kids

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