Behind the Scenes with Milwaukee Public Libraryâs TikTok
Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos.
Apply Now: âPulitzer on the Roadâ Traveling Exhibition
Public libraries are invited to apply to receive the new traveling exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire. Apply by March 27, 2026.
12 Program Ideas for Kids and Resources to Prepare for Financial Literacy Month (April)
April is Financial Literacy Month. Start your preparation now with these program ideas, book suggestions and resources to get kids involved.
Planning a Cents-ational Financial Literacy Storytime
Financial educators recommend teaching basic money concepts as early as three years old. One way to achieve this in your library is by incorporating financial literacy themes into your storytimes.
Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability
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.
First Amendment Academy
How well do you really know your First Amendment rights? The Freedom Forum's First Amendment Academy is a free, engaging resource for libraries to share with patrons.
Free Programming Toolkit for Teen Mental Health
This free toolkit assists library workers in creating an environment that encourages teens to explore mental health in meaningful ways.
LTC: Accessible Small and Rural Communities
Applications are open until December 11, 2025, for grants of $10k and $20k to increase library accessibility services.
Hosting a âBuffet-Styleâ Fairy House Workshop
What started as a whimsical craft from Lacey Alexis' childhood in Juneau has now grown into a hugely popular Fairy House Workshop Weekend.
7 Tips to Bring Sustainability into Your Library
Don't know where to start with sustainability programs? Here are 7 tips that will be helpful on your sustainability programming journey.
Where the Tweens Are
If your library struggles with tween engagement, youâre not alone. Perry County District Library proves that tween engagement is possible and totally enriching.
Making Dementia-Friendly Libraries
How libraries can incorporate dementia-friendly principles into their spaces, their collections and their interactions with patrons.
Memory Café at Your Library: A How-to Guide
By creating a space for people with dementia and their loved ones to relax and enjoy the company of others, Memory Cafés can reduce feelings of isolation.
Death Café at the Library: Discuss the End
A Death CafĂ© is a place where âpeople, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death." And they are quite commonplace in libraries.