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Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Call for Advisors: Libraries as Leaders in Bridging Divides

ALA is seeking four advisors for Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Libraries as Leaders in Bridging Divides. Applications are due by November 13.

Introducing the First-Ever ALA Demo Day: Games & Play

Demo Day: Games & Play (Nov. 18, 2026) will showcase innovative games, puzzles, toys and play-based learning resources designed to engage library users of all ages. Free with registration!

From Relationships to Recipes: Preserving the Stories of Our Latino Community Through a Collaborative Cookbook

This community cookbook, celebrating the local Latino community, was an opportunity for programming, historical preservation and cross-cultural engagement.

Springfield City Library Helps Voters Get Reader. Voter. Ready.

As midterms approach, your library can help community members stay informed and prepared to participate in elections while also supporting year-round civic participation.

Feb 16, 2010

Sources for Inspiration

We all need some inspiration sometimes. Here are some places to start.

Feb 10, 2010

National Inventors Month

May is National Inventors Month, a national celebration of invention and creativity.

Feb 4, 2010

New for February at EDSITEment

This month EDSITEment celebrates the Chinese New Year.

Feb 3, 2010

Copyright Tips for Programming Librarians

Many libraries offer film screenings. Do you need to get permission from the copyright holder?

Jan 28, 2010

Ideas from Peers for Book Discussions

A question about ALA's Great Stories CLUB program sparks a conversation about book clubs.

Jan 12, 2010

Programming Librarian for Library Students

Heather Paulson shares how Programming Librarian is one of her main inroads into the library world.

Jan 8, 2010

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.

Dec 11, 2009

Louisa May Alcott

A new documentary recognizes Louisa May Alcott's extraordinary life and literary contributions.

Dec 3, 2009

New for December at EDSITEment

EDSITEment showcases a new lesson, “Boycotting the Baubles from Britain” and highlights a curriculum unit about Pearl Harbor.

Nov 3, 2009

New for November at EDSITEment

November is Native American Heritage Month, and EDSITEment is celebrating by featuring the recent five-part PBS series.

Oct 29, 2009

Making the Case for Library Programming

Make a case for library programming with tips that will have administration, board members, colleagues and the public recognizing its value.

Oct 13, 2009

Financial Wellness Month

January is Financial Wellness Month! To help patrons set and reach their financial goals, we've collected a number of online resources.