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.
Behind the Scenes with Milwaukee Public Library’s TikTok
Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos.
Apply Now: ‘Pulitzer on the Road’ Traveling Exhibition
Public libraries are invited to apply to receive the new traveling exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire. Apply by March 27, 2026.
12 Program Ideas for Kids and Resources to Prepare for Financial Literacy Month (April)
April is Financial Literacy Month. Start your preparation now with these program ideas, book suggestions and resources to get kids involved.
Summer Music Programs for Teens and Tweens
Drum Quest, Musical Freeze Tag and Song Jeopardy will get your teens and tweens "Reading to the Rhythm."
Robot Invasions at Your School Library
Allowing students to design and build their own robots encourages creativity and critical thinking skills.
Science Cafés: Engaging with Science
The winner of ALA's 2015 Programming Excellence Award helped its community get the facts on fracking.
Genealogy for Kids
In a three-hour workshop, kids at the Torrance (Calif.) Public Library dig into their family histories.
Delightful Programs: Takeaways from Computers in Libraries 2015
Computers in Libraries offered low-fi advice on keeping patrons engaged.
Zombies, Zombies, Everywhere
Zombie parties are a great way to engage your teen groups.
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 is Mental Health Month
One in five people will experience a mental health disorder this year. Libraries can help raise awareness.
Welcome to the New Programming Librarian
Your online resources for all things library programming-related is back with a new look.
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.
Yoga in the Library
Common questions asked and answered about yoga programs in public and school libraries.
Gear Up for Bike Month
Gear up for some fun programming for National Bike Month with these spoke-tacular ideas.