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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.

Engaging Community Partners in Program Planning

A Free Library of Philadelphia librarian shares how community engagement training helped her learn to ignite lasting partner relationships.

Jul 30, 2019

Improving Services for New Americans

More than half of new Americans use a public library more than once a week. How can we help them thrive?

Biking through History at the Library

Move a little, learn a little. Libraries are embracing programs that combine biking and local history.

Jul 18, 2019

The Power of Community Conversations

Erika R. Martinez shares how her library learned about, and worked to overcome, customers' feelings of disconnect in a fast-changing city.

Comics & Cosplay Club: An Itinerary

Malvern Public Library's Comics & Cosplay Club nights offer some fun, some learning and some friendly competition.

Top Terrific Takeaway Programming Ideas from ALA 2019

School librarians share the best programming ideas they took away from 2019 ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC.

Jul 11, 2019

ALA's National Study of Library Programs

Read the NILPPA white paper and share your feedback online.

Community Conversations: Lessons Learned

Community Conversations have stretched Mid-Manhattan Library staff to build community-mapping, partnership-building and facilitation skills.

Jun 27, 2019

ICYMI: Program Speed Dating with PLIG

Librarians shared their favorite programs at a fast-paced event at the ALA Annual Conference.

Jun 27, 2019

Bringing 'American Creed' to Your Library

Public libraries can apply to host community conversations around the PBS documentary "American Creed."

Trivia Night at a Tiny Library: It Can Be Done!

Library Director Chelsea Price struggled to get adults to programs — until "The Office" trivia night.

Scouts Can Help Make Your StoryWalk® Grow

Working with scouts is a fun way to bring StoryWalks to your community.