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Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2025 in Philly

Check out our recommended ALA Annual 2025 sessions that will spark fresh ideas and elevate your library programming game.

I Love Libraries: Real-Life Stories of Library Impact

Take action at ILoveLibraries.org and read through the following articles to inspire advocacy for our communities and libraries.

Unmasking the Joy of Reading: A School Library Twist on 'The Masked Singer’

A school librarian engaged students with a “Masked Reader” event, during which students guessed the identities of masked teachers, fostering an excitement for reading.

Apply Now: The Yiddish Book Center's "Between Two Worlds" Reading Groups for Public Libraries

Join public library workers from around the country to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.

May 26, 2009

Arts Programming in a Public Library, Part II

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

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!