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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.

Failure: You Can Plan on It!

Failure happens. But, as Neil Gaiman says “If you’re making mistakes, it means you’re out there doing something.” 

A Free Library of Philadelphia branch builds community through a local photography project.

National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month celebrates poems and poets, with annual events taking place nationwide in April.

Community Conversations

Learning about the community's rich history provides a springboard to community engagement at a Manhattan library branch.