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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

ā€œIt Made All the Difference in the World to Learn About the Experiences of Othersā€: The Value of Patron Feedback in Accessibility Reviews

By asking patrons to offer feedback on existing accessibility barriers, libraries can ensure that the changes they make to spaces and services reflect and address genuine community needs.

Accessibility as a Path to Sustainability

By centering the needs and priorities of people with disabilities, libraries are investing in accessibility upgrades that will bring long-term benefits to their communities.

Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026

ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.

Beyond the Red Carpet: How Local "Celebrities" Revitalized a Literacy Classic in Bienville Parish

For National Library Week, Bienville Parish Library celebrated everyday community members by making them the stars of their own READā„¢ poster.

Making a Difference Together

Working together allows us to go beyond simply doing “more with less” to doing “more with more.” 

New for October at EDSITEment

Visit EDSITEment to discover the origins of Halloween and find out what happens when worlds collide.

New for August at EDSITEment

EDSITEment highlights the Statue of Liberty and Thomas Hart Benton’s "The Sources of Country Music".

 

Early Literacy Parties in Spanish

Fiestas de AlfabetizaciĆ³n Temprana en EspaƱol, or Early Literacy Parties in Spanish, are free weekly workshops for Spanish-speaking parents.