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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Bringing Home the Concept of Where We Come From: Programs on Human Migration

Experience "airplane" travel, create a family tree and hear migration stories from community members. These programs from a Wisconsin library explore the question: Where do we come from?

Call for Advisors: Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults

ALA is seeking nine librarian advisors to support a new project to evaluate and summarize the state of older adult programming in libraries and offer recommendations.

Apply Now: Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults

12 public libraries will be selected to receive a resource package and hands-on support to strengthen their online health literacy offerings. Apply by January 7, 2026.

Apply Now: Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries

This new initiative is designed to equip 100 public library workers with the knowledge and tools to lead on sustainability. Apply by November 14.

Apr 30, 2012

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.

Apr 27, 2012

Library Media Specialist Francie Clinton

When you are the library media specialist at a secure juvenile center, programming is not an easy task.

Apr 26, 2012

'Tyrell' Author Coe Booth

Booth's book was featured as part of ALA's Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.

Apr 23, 2012

'Hate List' Author Jennifer Brown

Brown's book was featured as part of ALA's Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.

Apr 23, 2012

The Brothers Torres, Part I

Voorhees' book was featured as part of the ALA’s Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.

Apr 25, 2012

The Brothers Torres, Part II

Voorhees' book was featured as part of ALA's Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.

Apr 10, 2012

New for April at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates poetry and jazz, compares giants of Hispanic literature, and looks back at the events of 1968.

Apr 4, 2012

Bringing Writers to Readers

How can libraries continue to host authors in a rapidly evolving book industry that is scaling down author tours?

Mar 20, 2012

Building Community through Discussion

Library Director Carolyn Anthony discusses moderator training offered by the Project on Civic Reflection.

Mar 8, 2012

New for March at EDSITEment

EDSITEment focuses on Women’s History Month, offers a new lesson on the Magna Carta and highlights some of the best humanities on the web.

Mar 6, 2012

Featured Library: Johnson County Library

Johnson County Library in Overland Park, Kan., has a long history of hosting community issues and engagement events.

Feb 9, 2012

New for February at EDSITEment

EDSITEment offers a collection of Black History Month resources and takes a look at the events of February 1968.