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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Apply Now: ‘Pulitzer on the Road’ Traveling Exhibition

Public libraries are invited to apply to receive the new traveling exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire. Apply by March 27, 2026.

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."