Articles

Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Visiting Santa at the Library: An Experience for All

One rural library’s experience creating a sensory-friendly Santa program for neurodivergent youth and their families.

Pairing STEAM with Stories: Accelerate Access to Stories and STEM Learning

Libraries can foster learning by pairing picture books with STEAM activities. For creative approaches to problem-solving, take a look at these five playful learning programs.

Accessibility, Privacy, Dignity: How Libraries Are Addressing Hygiene Needs

Many libraries offer free hygiene supplies in restrooms. This interview with two Missouri librarians explores how they make it happen.

How a Chair Storage Room Became This Library’s Star-Studded Wall

A nostalgic desire for autograph books and the dream to create a green room led the programming librarians at the Avon (Conn.) Library to the designate the “Chair Storage Room" as the new home of a “Wall of Fame.”

May 19, 2009

Arts Programming in a Public Library, Part I

Developing an arts programming calendar can revitalize your library and bring in those hard to reach audiences.

May 4, 2009

Marketing and PR for Cultural Programs

Several programming librarians share their top tips for successfully promoting a program.

Apr 29, 2009

Great Stories CLUB

The Great Stories CLUB is a reading and discussion program that targets underserved, troubled teens.

Apr 10, 2009

Jazz Appreciation Month

April is Jazz Appreciation Month! So break out your records and pay tribute to this historical and living American art form.

Nov 3, 2008

Two of a Kind: Author Pairings

Looking for tips on how to tempt one of your favorite authors for a reading at your library? The solution is easier than you think!