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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.

Jun 17, 2020

Ready for a Changing World: Design Challenges, Virtual Learning and Climate Change

Participatory design can be a powerful way to center youth voices as our society confronts major changes.

Anti-Racism in My Rural Library

In a conservative Iowa town of just 250, Chelsea Price is striving to make her tiny library inclusive.

Jun 10, 2020

Tell Us about Your Virtual Programs!

ALA’s Public Programs Office is looking for unique virtual programs for an upcoming book.

Jun 10, 2020

Virtual Programming Resource Round-up

We compiled a list of some of the best (free) virtual programming resources from across the library field.

Jun 9, 2020

3 Must-Have STEM Gadgets for Your Makerspace

Where should you spend your limited dollars to ensure the best possible experience for your STEM learners?

Jun 8, 2020

Our Picks for ALA Virtual 2020

Check out our don't-miss sessions for programming librarians at ALA Virtual.

Jun 5, 2020

Acts of Care in Times of Unrest

How can we take care of ourselves and others during this stressful time?

Election 2020: Information Literacy Refresh

Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge offer a refresher in information literacy as we approach the 2020 election.

Sharing Skills for Community-Centered Libraries

The Free Library of Philadelphia shares an update on Skills for Community-Centered Libraries, a community engagement curriculum.

May 28, 2020

What to Know: Latinx Engagement

Relationship-building is an evolution. Here are some ways to get started.

May 19, 2020

Virtual Book Clubs: A Learning Experience

Palos Verdes Library District moved its book clubs onto Google Hangouts. What could possibly go wrong?

May 19, 2020

Fighting 'COVID Slide': STEM Activities for Kids

With kids learning from home, now is the perfect time to venture into STEM programming.