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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

Behind the Scenes with Milwaukee Public Library’s TikTok

Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos.

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.