Commemorating 250 Years: 12 Library Programs to Explore Local History During the United States Semiquincentennial
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Start preparing now with these 12 program ideas.
What Library Patrons Have to Say About Accessibility
Three library users with disabilities share what they've noticed and what they'd still like to see in their library's accessibility efforts.
Partnering for Accessibility in Small & Rural Libraries
Community partnerships can be instrumental for small and rural libraries. These libraries share how they benefit from working with partners on important accessibility projects.
Solving Accessibility Challenges in Small & Rural Libraries
Through a combination of practical workarounds, creative rethinking and sheer persistence, these small and rural libraries have worked to bring their accessibility plans to fruition.
Author Events Made Easy
Author events can be perplexing, frustrating and hair-raising. They can also be a really good time.
Navigating Publishers for Author Programs
Author Programs: How do you start? Who do you contact? What can you expect? What do they expect?
Libraries and the First Amendment
Libraries nurture freedom of speech. The “Libraries and the First Amendment” exhibit shows how.
Promoting Civic Engagement
The Project on Civic Reflection helps get reflective discussion going in order to build community.
Meeting Needs and Making a Difference
You plan a great program, and only a handful of people show up—or no one does. What's the problem?
Boost Survey Results
The act of planning programs is a big job. Asking people what they want is an important first step.
New for January at EDSITEment
EDSITEment remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and explores President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.
New for December at EDSITEment
EDSITEment looks at December celebrations and Emanuel Leutze’s depiction of George Washington’s December crossing of the Delaware.
Copyright Tips: Storytimes
Is storytelling an infringement of copyright?
New for November at EDSITEment
EDSITEment looks at the Civil War, with lessons on Winslow Homer and Abraham Lincoln.
Incubate Art at Your Library
Looking for ideas for arts-based programming or wondering how your library can better support the arts and artists in your community?
New for October at EDSITEment
EDSITEment offers lesson plans for American history–related film resources, with topics including Prohibition and post-Columbus America.