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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

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.

Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey

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.

New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians

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

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!