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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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Civics in the Library: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?

How much do you know about civics? Take a sample citizenship test and help assist patrons at the library to become stronger participants in the democratic process.

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Disability Pride Month Resource Round-up

July is Disability Pride Month. This list of resources can help prepare your library to celebrate with programs, book displays and educational opportunities.

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Partnering for Stronger Programming: A Free Toolkit for Libraries

This new toolkit provides five tools for library workers with actionable steps to help partnerships grow sustainably and meet programming goals.

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There is Joy for All: Tips for Joyous Library Programming

Let's bring joy back to the library — for patrons and staff.

Q&A with Curator Dr. Steve Frank

Frank, chief interpretive officer at the National Constitution Center, worked to develop an ALA traveling exhibition.

Create Your Own Space Exhibitions

NASA Astrobiology Institute offers a collection of high-resolution images to celebrate NASA’s Year of the Solar System.

New for May at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, the Mexican Revolution, and the Freedom Riders.

Programming on a Shoestring

How was a rural Michigan library able to host best-selling author Elizabeth Berg on a small budget?

Programs Your Community Wants

Does your public library actively seek to create programs that reflect the local community’s interests?

New for April at EDSITEment

EDSITEment assembled new multimedia resources for readers and students to experience some of America’s most celebrated poets.

New for March at EDSITEment

March capers in like a lamb this year, along with a number of resources from the EDSITEment program at National Endowment for the Humanities.

New for February at EDSITEment

EDSITEment in celebrating the Chinese New Year, recognizing Black History Month and exploring the Salem Witch Trials.

New for January at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates the life of Martin Luther King Jr., takes a look at devotion in Medieval Europe and explores Middle Eastern culture.