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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

9 Tips for Staying Organized from Busy Programming Librarians

Successful programming librarians from around the country — none formally trained in project management — share their tips, tricks, and suggestions for staying organized in a library setting.

PLA Conference 2026: Recommended Sessions for Programming Librarians

Public library workers from across the country will meet in Minneapolis at PLA Conference 2026 from April 1 – 3. Here are our recommended sessions for programming librarians.

A New eCourse to Learn the Grant Process for a New Year

This first-of-its-kind ALA self-paced eCourse provides a comprehensive foundation in collaborative grantseeking, proposal development and submission

Call for Advisors: A Year of STEM

ALA is seeking six librarian advisors with expertise in serving early learners, curating book lists and offering STEM programming to support a new project.

Jul 17, 2012

Pinning Your Way to Fabulous Programming

The "pinning" tool so popular with arts-and-crafters and cooks can be useful for library programming, too.

Jul 12, 2012

New for July at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates two July 12 birthdays: Henry David Thoreau and Pablo Neruda.

Jul 10, 2012

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.

Jun 28, 2012

Award-winning Books for Programs

ALA announces the first recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.

Jun 24, 2012

Collection Development and Programming

The Bridging Cultures Bookshelf on Muslim Journeys will bring free books and films to 1,000 libraries.

Jun 23, 2012

Programming for Civic Engagement

MLIS student Rachel Lux comments on “Libraries at the Crossroads: Programming for Civic Engagement" at ALA's 2012 annual conference.

Jun 21, 2012

Intergenerational Dessert and Discussion

Some things lend themselves well to bridging the generational divide, and what better than a good novel?

Jun 19, 2012

Innovative Programming at Community Colleges

During the Sniff Off Contest, students and staff were challenged to identify the fragrances with their blend names.

Jun 14, 2012

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.

Jun 5, 2012

Enriching Programs by Increasing Accessibility

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped offers a primer on connecting readers to materials.

Jun 5, 2012

Great Programs STEM from Partnerships

Johnston (Iowa) Public Library was chosen to host ALA's “Visions of the Universe” traveling exhibition.

May 8, 2012

New for May at EDSITEment

EDSITEment offers three Launchpads designed to spark discussion about three great works.