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Commemorating 250 Years: 12 Library Programs to Explore Local History During the United States Semiquincentennial

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Start preparing now with these 12 program ideas.

What Library Patrons Have to Say About Accessibility

Three library users with disabilities share what they've noticed and what they'd still like to see in their library's accessibility efforts.

Partnering for Accessibility in Small & Rural Libraries

Community partnerships can be instrumental for small and rural libraries. These libraries share how they benefit from working with partners on important accessibility projects.

Solving Accessibility Challenges in Small & Rural Libraries

Through a combination of practical workarounds, creative rethinking and sheer persistence, these small and rural libraries have worked to bring their accessibility plans to fruition.

Mask Up for Story Time

"Don’t bother trying to pretend it’s not there." Tips for making story times fun while mask-wearing. 

Knowing Your Community

During the pandemic, programming librarians drew upon knowledge of their communities to succeed. 

Ideas for Creative StoryWalks

November 2021 will celebrate StoryWalks® in libraries across the nation. Here are some creative StoryWalk tips.

More than a Pronoun

“It was the scariest thing I’ve ever done at my library," says library director Julie Perrin.