
Death Café at the Library: Where Strangers Meet to Discuss the End
A Death Café is a place where “people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death." And they are quite commonplace in libraries.

Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2025 in Philly
Check out our recommended ALA Annual 2025 sessions that will spark fresh ideas and elevate your library programming game.

I Love Libraries: Real-Life Stories of Library Impact
Take action at ILoveLibraries.org and read through the following articles to inspire advocacy for our communities and libraries.

Unmasking the Joy of Reading: A School Library Twist on 'The Masked Singer’
A school librarian engaged students with a “Masked Reader” event, during which students guessed the identities of masked teachers, fostering an excitement for reading.
The Rural Library for Learning and Culture
Rural libraries have a special role to play in the communities they serve. In fact, the smaller the community, the bigger looms the library.
Award-winning Books for Programs
ALA announces the first recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.
Collection Development and Programming
The Bridging Cultures Bookshelf on Muslim Journeys will bring free books and films to 1,000 libraries.
Programming for Civic Engagement
MLIS student Rachel Lux comments on “Libraries at the Crossroads: Programming for Civic Engagement" at ALA's 2012 annual conference.
Intergenerational Dessert and Discussion
Some things lend themselves well to bridging the generational divide, and what better than a good novel?
Innovative Programming at Community Colleges
During the Sniff Off Contest, students and staff were challenged to identify the fragrances with their blend names.
New for June at EDSITEment
EDSITEment celebrates National Zoo and Aquarium Month and offers a resource guide to accompany the College Board’s recommended reading lists.
Enriching Programs by Increasing Accessibility
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped offers a primer on connecting readers to materials.
Great Programs STEM from Partnerships
Johnston (Iowa) Public Library was chosen to host ALA's “Visions of the Universe” traveling exhibition.
New for May at EDSITEment
EDSITEment offers three Launchpads designed to spark discussion about three great works.
Finals Week, Inspired by Students
Roesch Library at the University of Dayton strives to make our spaces and services conducive to studying but also memorable.
Systemwide Training for Programming Librarians
If only there was a class on how to select, plan, coordinate, and publicize programs! Here is Palm Beach County Library's approach.