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Help! How Do I Talk About Disability at My Library?

Best practices for talking about disabilities in libraries and other public settings.

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Drawn to the Library: Programs for National Library Week 2025

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week (April 6 - 12, 2025) with these comic-related program ideas.

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Be an Advisor for ALA’s Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults

ALA seeks four librarian advisors to help shape a new digital health literacy project. Apply by April 30, 2025.

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How to Add Sensory–Friendly Programs & Resources to Your Library

How small and rural libraries are creating programs, spaces and collections that address the needs of patrons with sensory sensitivities.

Drawn to the Library

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week (April 6 - 12, 2025) with these comic-related program ideas.

Marketing Library Public Programs: Digging Deeper Into What We Know

Do library workers’ marketing tasks vary by levels of experience, education and the existence of marketing support staff? A survey shows that library workers with more years on the job are actually less confident about marketing tasks, with one exception.

Pairing STEAM with Stories

Libraries can foster learning by pairing picture books with STEAM activities. For creative approaches to problem-solving, take a look at these five playful learning programs.