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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.

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.

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.”

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.