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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

“It Made All the Difference in the World to Learn About the Experiences of Others”: The Value of Patron Feedback in Accessibility Reviews

By asking patrons to offer feedback on existing accessibility barriers, libraries can ensure that the changes they make to spaces and services reflect and address genuine community needs.

Accessibility as a Path to Sustainability

By centering the needs and priorities of people with disabilities, libraries are investing in accessibility upgrades that will bring long-term benefits to their communities.

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 READ™ poster.

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.

Dec 4, 2014

Creative Aging in Public Libraries

“Creative Aging in America’s Libraries” responds to the changing needs and interests of today’s older adults.

Dec 4, 2014

Get Beyond Deadlock

The “Naming and Framing Public Issues” webinar series aims to help librarians approach challenging public issues in their communities.