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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey: Receive a Free Supply of Eco-Friendly Piggy Banks

ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation are interested in providing future training and grant opportunities to support the role of public libraries as providers of personal finance programming. Survey results will help plan these future offerings. The first 100 respondents will receive a supply of eco-friendly piggy banks!

New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians

Looking for some quick professional development? Here are four recent and upcoming webinars perfect for programming librarians.

First Amendment Academy: Free Quizzes and Courses to Share with Library Patrons

How well do you really know your First Amendment rights? The Freedom Forum's First Amendment Academy is a free, engaging resource for libraries to share with patrons.

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.

Jun 1, 2011

A Crash Course in Program Marketing

Go beyond the press release with this marketing checklist.

May 26, 2011

Q&A with Curator Dr. Steve Frank

Frank, chief interpretive officer at the National Constitution Center, worked to develop an ALA traveling exhibition.

May 17, 2011

Create Your Own Space Exhibitions

NASA Astrobiology Institute offers a collection of high-resolution images to celebrate NASA’s Year of the Solar System.