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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

“It Made All the Difference in the World to Learn About the Experiences of Others”: The Value of Patron Feedback in Accessibility Reviews

By asking patrons to offer feedback on existing accessibility barriers, libraries can ensure that the changes they make to spaces and services reflect and address genuine community needs.

Accessibility as a Path to Sustainability

By centering the needs and priorities of people with disabilities, libraries are investing in accessibility upgrades that will bring long-term benefits to their communities.

Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026

ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.

Beyond the Red Carpet: How Local "Celebrities" Revitalized a Literacy Classic in Bienville Parish

For National Library Week, Bienville Parish Library celebrated everyday community members by making them the stars of their own READ™ poster.

Oct 2, 2012

Bring Generations Together through Storytelling

O’Hara Elementary School in suburban Pittsburgh participated in the “grandbuddies” program in 2011.

Sep 20, 2012

Creative Aging in Our Communities

The field of creative aging focuses on the powerful role of the arts in enhancing the lives of older adults.

Sep 13, 2012

New for September at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates Constitution Day and the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Sep 4, 2012

Multicultural Literacy in Libraries

Multicultural literacy is a celebration of culture, identity, color and community that engages all aspects of learning and growth.

Aug 14, 2012

New for August at EDSITEment

EDSITEment goes back to school; celebrates the Statue of Liberty; and marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Jul 31, 2012

Early Literacy Programs for Your Community

Growing Like a Read provides parents with the tools to create a language-rich environment and extend learning beyond the library walls.

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.