Reader Voter Ready: Support Voter Engagement Through These Program Ideas
Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. Libraries play an important role in ensuring voters are prepared to participate in local, state and national elections. Check out these program ideas to support voter engagement at your library.
Aging Together: What Libraries Are Learning About Serving Older Adults
Whether working in large urban systems or small-town libraries, four library workers emphasize that older adults are not a niche audience. They are a vital part of the library community.
Apply Now: 2026-27 Cohort of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program
Apply to join a cohort of public library workers to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.
“It Made All the Difference in the World to Learn About the Experiences of Others”: 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.
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.
New for December at EDSITEment
EDSITEment showcases a new lesson, “Boycotting the Baubles from Britain” and highlights a curriculum unit about Pearl Harbor.
New for November at EDSITEment
November is Native American Heritage Month, and EDSITEment is celebrating by featuring the recent five-part PBS series.