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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Springfield City Library Helps Voters Get Reader. Voter. Ready.

As midterms approach, your library can help community members stay informed and prepared to participate in elections while also supporting year-round civic participation.

Beyond Recycling: How Libraries Are Rethinking Sustainability

As climate change becomes more visible in daily life, libraries can build sustainability into everyday decisions, from disaster preparedness to partnerships.

Apply Now: A Year of STEM

Apply by October 28 for a chance to receive 12 months of curated STEM programming to foster curiosity and STEM-mindedness in early childhood learners.

Curious Kids Club: Full STEAM Ahead!

This library transformed a traditional summer reading program into the Curious Kids Club, a six-week, hands-on summer program with a science-camp feel that combined literacy with STEAM.

Apr 8, 2014

Zen and the Art of Having an Art Wall (Part 1)

A simple, carpet-covered wall has led to endless programming possibilities in rural Black Hawk, Colo.

Apr 4, 2014

Hosting Public Policy Discussion

The Choices Program seeks to engage communities in public policy discussions that lead to informed decision making.

Apr 4, 2014

Off Campus Outreach: Lessons from World Spay Day Pet Fair

University Library at Texas A&M, San Antonio worked with community organizations to tackle a city-wide problem.

Nov 5, 2013

Creative Aging Programs Engage and Inspire

After a lifetime of working or raising a family, older adults are looking to have fun. The library is one place they can have some.

Oct 10, 2013

New for October at EDSITEment

EDSITEment explores Galileo’s universe and discusses the how the New and Old Worlds collided in America.

Oct 1, 2013

Best Resource for Promotion is Library Staff

Beauregard Parish Public Library modified their promotion strategy to integrate the critical role staff play in marketing programs.

Sep 10, 2013

Supporting Community Civic Engagement

Convey, a civic engagement initiative at King County Library System, offers productive community conversations on local issues.

Sep 5, 2013

New for September at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates Constitution Day, Civic Awareness Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Aug 16, 2013

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.

Aug 13, 2013

National Conversation About Mental Health

Creating Community Conversation public engagement partners developed tools to help organize community conversations about mental health.

Aug 5, 2013

Adventures in Program Assessment

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

Aug 1, 2013

Declaration for the Right to Libraries

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