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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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Apply Now: Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries

This new initiative is designed to equip 100 public library workers with the knowledge and tools to lead on sustainability. Apply by November 14.

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Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey: Receive a Free Supply of Eco-Friendly Piggy Banks

ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation are interested in providing future training and grant opportunities to support the role of public libraries as providers of personal finance programming. Survey results will help plan these future offerings. The first 100 respondents will receive a supply of eco-friendly piggy banks!

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New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians

Looking for some quick professional development? Here are four recent and upcoming webinars perfect for programming librarians.

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First Amendment Academy: Free Quizzes and Courses to Share with Library Patrons

How well do you really know your First Amendment rights? The Freedom Forum's First Amendment Academy is a free, engaging resource for libraries to share with patrons.

New for August at EDSITEment

EDSITEment goes back to school with lesson plans on just about every subject, looks at the American Dream and celebrates women’s rights.

Adventures in Program Assessment

Joyce Garczynski from Albert S. Cook Library shares the results of her first foray into library program assessment.

Declaration for the Right to Libraries

American Library Association President, Barbara Stripling, unveiled the “Declaration for the Right to Libraries” at Nashville Public Library.

New for July at EDSITEment

EDSITEment looks at poet Carl Sandburg; the National History Day program; and the unsung heroines in the fight for women’ equality.

New for June at EDSITEment

EDSITEment examines General George Patton’s “Speech to the Third Army” and rounds up Fourth of July resources.

New for May at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates Asian-Pacific and Jewish-American Heritage months; rereads "The Great Gatsby"; and shares two great humanities websites.

New for April at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates National Poetry Month by looking at Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost and "The Canterbury Tales."