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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.

May is Mental Health Month

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

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.

Naked Truth: Tell Your Story

Inspired by StoryCorps and "The Moth," Mill Valley Public Library offers its own spin on storytelling.

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.”