Passive, relaxed and sensory programs can be enjoyed by all visitors to the library. Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan these types of programs to ensure accessibility.
>>The content of this article is taken from the Programs section (written by Carrie S. Banks, Brooklyn Public Library) of ALA's "Serving Patrons with Disabilities Guide">>
By applying Universal Design for Learning principles, many aspects of in-person programs will be accessible, welcoming and non-stigmatizing to patrons with or without disabilities.
What counts for accessibility, however, will vary from program to program. Here are some guidelines for making different program types accessible.
In November 2022, Programming Librarian shared an article about why programming library workers should get to know their state humanities council. With these ideas in mind, we’ll talk about why libraries are such an important community resource for cultural programming in their communities, an idea that ALA recently shared at the National Humanities Conference (NHC2022).
Often, those of us who work in academic libraries (or maybe it’s ALL libraries) get asked the question of whether or not libraries are even a thing anymore.
When Racine Public Library was granted a Resilient Communities grant from ALA, Community Resources Librarian Nick Demske was excited to do transformative programming around climate change in his community. His plan: to desegregate the environmental activism community in Racine.
The 2021 ALA Annual Conference (June 23 — 29) is coming up! The online conference will offer educational programs, special author events and social networking opportunities. Headliners include Nikole Hannah-Jones, Isabel Wilkerson and President Barack Obama. Register now!
Ask a programming librarian what a typical workday for them entails and you’re likely to get a long and varied list of tasks: meeting with partners, handling event logistics, working with budgets and creating marketing materials.
The holiday season can be a very stressful time for teens and their families. Some families may be facing financial issues, which can heighten teens' anxiety during the holiday shopping season. Other teens have divorced parents, which can mean complicated holiday plans.
Now is the perfect time to start planning some fun holiday library programs for teens. 2015 was the inaugural year of the Holidaze Crafts for Teens program at my library, where teens made their own holiday gifts to give to family and friends. It was a great success. Â
Let’s Talk About It is a reading and book discussion program model for libraries. Launched by ALA in 1982, the program model involves reading a common series of books selected by a nationally known scholar, and discussing them in the context of a larger, overarching theme.
Every other week, Lucia Pieri writes poetry and discusses American literature with about 10 other immigrants at the Rochester (Mich.) Hills Public Library. For Pieri, the Newcomer’s Book Club not only builds friendships and perfects her English; it’s an intellectual opportunity that benefits women.
The countdown to the ALA Annual Conference has begun. In two short weeks, librarians and book-lovers will gather in Orlando for sessions, literature swag and sunshine.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual month-long celebration to recognize the significant contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent to the United States.
