It’s Not Just Book Clubs Anymore: A Brief History of ALA’s Public Programs Office
For 34 years, the Public Programs Office encouraged libraries to think beyond the status quo—and gave them the resources to do just that.
8 Tips for Financial Fitness from Programming Librarians
Tips from programming librarians on how they keep track of what they’re spending, determine whether they’re using funds wisely, and seek financial aid from outside sources.
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.
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.
Featured Library: Johnson County Library
Johnson County Library in Overland Park, Kan., has a long history of hosting community issues and engagement events.
New for February at EDSITEment
EDSITEment offers a collection of Black History Month resources and takes a look at the events of February 1968.
Happy Birthday, Charles Dickens!
In celebration of Charles Dickens' 200th birthday, a roundup of Masterpiece’s Dickens-related resources.
Civil War Programming in a Rural Library
Laurel County (Ken.) Public Library discusses the “Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War” program.
Author Events Made Easy
Author events can be perplexing, frustrating and hair-raising. They can also be a really good time.
Navigating Publishers for Author Programs
Author Programs: How do you start? Who do you contact? What can you expect? What do they expect?
Libraries and the First Amendment
Libraries nurture freedom of speech. The “Libraries and the First Amendment” exhibit shows how.
Promoting Civic Engagement
The Project on Civic Reflection helps get reflective discussion going in order to build community.
Meeting Needs and Making a Difference
You plan a great program, and only a handful of people show up—or no one does. What's the problem?
Boost Survey Results
The act of planning programs is a big job. Asking people what they want is an important first step.
New for January at EDSITEment
EDSITEment remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and explores President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.