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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.

Mar 28, 2015

A Visit to Chicago Public Library's Maker Lab

Learn about Chicago Public Library's makerspace, its future and the challenges of running the lab.

Apr 23, 2015

Library Music Programming Isn't Just Kidstuff

Library patrons expect public libraries to provide quality kids' entertainment, especially music. But what about music for grown-ups?

Apr 21, 2015

National Arts and Humanities Month

October is National Arts and Humanities Month, a great time for communities to celebrate the arts and discuss culture.

Apr 21, 2015

APPLY: NEH Common Heritage Grants

Digitize your community's artifacts with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Apr 20, 2015

Turning Outward to Fight Violence

Springfield City Library's anti-violence programming evolved when the library started listening.

Apr 17, 2015

Why Program?

What motivates and inspires us to program? For Dana Vinke, it started with “Hey you, do a program for Asian Pacific Heritage Month.”

Apr 12, 2015

Spring Teen Programming Ideas

Looking for ideas for tween or teen library programs? Teen programming librarian Kimberli Buckley offers some tips and ideas to get started.

Apr 7, 2015

Rural Roots: Poetry Readings Made Simple

Poetry readings can be as simple as you want to make them, but often are more complex than they need to be.

Apr 15, 2024

Jewish American Heritage Month

Celebrate the important contributions Jewish Americans have made in history during the month of May.

Apr 15, 2024

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

This May, pay tribute to the Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history.

Apr 6, 2015

Library Partnerships for Community Festivals

Library participation in community festivals can mean new partnerships, free publicity, reaching a new audience, and a maybe even a suntan.

Dec 8, 2014

Share Your Feedback

The American Library Association explores the growing area of library programming and how events reach library users.