Tacony Library Celebrates Community Through Their Events
Through community partnerships, a Philadelphia branch library put on a Halloween celebration attended by thousands.
Honor the Past, Embrace the Future: Exploring Services for Veterans and Their Families
Through Skills for Community-Centered Libraries, staff at the Free Library of Philadelphia explore how they can better serve veterans.
Middle School Panel
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A panel event helps parents navigate the complex middle school education options in the Los Angeles area.
12 Library Programs to Explore Local History
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Start preparing now with these 12 program ideas.
Why Your Vote Matters: History, How to, and More
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This all-encompassing program featured a meet and greet with area elected officials, a conversation regarding voting rights, a film screening and a panel of civics experts.
The Presidential Election, Pandemic and Polling
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New Jersey's Union Public Library invited a political science professor to discuss the 2020 election polling results.
Using Libraries to Ignite Voter Agency
Vote by Design is a free, nonpartisan civics workshop designed for first-time voters.
Free Facilitation Resources for Small and Rural Libraries
Free materials from ALA are designed to help library workers prepare for and lead discussions in their communities.
Ben Franklin Circle
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Based on Franklin’s “club for mutual improvement,” these meetings help participants improve themselves and their communities.
APPLY NOW: LTC Engagement Grant
Apply now for a new annual grant to support innovative community engagement efforts in libraries.