Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026
ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.
Beyond the Red Carpet: How Local "Celebrities" Revitalized a Literacy Classic in Bienville Parish
For National Library Week, Bienville Parish Library celebrated everyday community members by making them the stars of their own READâ„¢ poster.
Upping Your Game: Best Practices of Expert Programming Librarians
What does excellence in library programming look like? Find how-to articles summarizing best practices of seasoned programming librarians.
Getting Started with Program Evaluation
Real, meaningful evaluation isn’t just a survey you tack on at the end of a program. It’s an integral piece of your planning process, right from the start. Once you learn to recognize the elements of evaluation and use them with intentionality, you’ll be able to continually grow the impact of your programs and your ability to tell their story.
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.
Naked Truth: Tell Your Story
Inspired by StoryCorps and "The Moth," Mill Valley Public Library offers its own spin on storytelling.
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.
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?
National Arts and Humanities Month
October is National Arts and Humanities Month, a great time for communities to celebrate the arts and discuss culture.
APPLY: NEH Common Heritage Grants
Digitize your community's artifacts with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.