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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.

Nov 10, 2011

Incubate Art at Your Library

Looking for ideas for arts-based programming or wondering how your library can better support the arts and artists in your community?

Oct 11, 2011

New for October at EDSITEment

EDSITEment offers lesson plans for American history–related film resources, with topics including Prohibition and post-Columbus America.

Sep 27, 2011

Whoopi, Penguins Join Banned Books Read-Out

Banned Books Week celebrates its 30th anniversary with a virtual read-out of banned and challenged books.

Sep 20, 2011

See Picturing America on Screen

Picturing America on Screen is the new video online and on-air companion to the Picturing America initiative.

Sep 8, 2011

New for September at EDSITEment

EDSITEment remembers 9/11 and celebrates Constitution Day and National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sep 6, 2011

Film Programming That's Off the Wall

Anyone following Roger Ebert on Twitter can attest to his consumption of books, blogs, and newspaper articles.

Aug 16, 2011

Free Moon Viewing Kit

The Lunar and Planetary Institute invites public and school libraries to apply for a free moon viewing kit.

Aug 9, 2011

New for August at EDSITEment

EDSITEment helps you get ready to go back to school and offers American Art Appreciation Month resources.

Jul 28, 2011

One Book, One Community Programs

The Chicago Public Library celebrates the 10th anniversary of One Book, One Chicago.

Jul 14, 2011

Cooking Programs for Teens

There is no question that free food brings teenagers to library programs.

Jul 12, 2011

New for July at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates American leisure and remembers the Battle of Bull Run on its 150th anniversary.

Jun 16, 2011

New for June at EDSITEment

EDSITEment offers new and refreshed features and lessons as well as links to useful NEH-funded websites.