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.
Using Programming Librarian in LIS Courses
Mary Stansbury shares how Programming Librarian can give students a competitive edge.
Q&A with the Curator of John Adams Unbound
An ALA exhibition curator discusses one of America's Founding Fathers.
New for March at EDSITEment
EDSITEment puts the spotlight on Women’s History Month to provide an opportunity for students to learn about women's achievements.
Using Images in Programming Materials
Today, everyone can be a novice graphic artist. Some may pause and wonder, “Is this a copyright problem?”
Sources for Inspiration
We all need some inspiration sometimes. Here are some places to start.
National Inventors Month
May is National Inventors Month, a national celebration of invention and creativity.
New for February at EDSITEment
This month EDSITEment celebrates the Chinese New Year.
Copyright Tips for Programming Librarians
Many libraries offer film screenings. Do you need to get permission from the copyright holder?
Ideas from Peers for Book Discussions
A question about ALA's Great Stories CLUB program sparks a conversation about book clubs.
Programming Librarian for Library Students
Heather Paulson shares how Programming Librarian is one of her main inroads into the library world.
New for January at EDSITEment
EDSITEment celebrates the moral vision of Martin Luther King and offers new lessons on the role of the NAACP in American history.
Louisa May Alcott
A new documentary recognizes Louisa May Alcott's extraordinary life and literary contributions.