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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.

The Cooperative Extension System

Partnering with your local Extension can bring endless programming possibilities to your library.

Sep 5, 2018

APPLY NOW: Great Stories Club

Apply by Nov. 16 to be part of the Great Stories Club series on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation.

The Amazing Library Race

Teach your students about the library's resources with a competition inspired by "The Amazing Race."

Aug 15, 2018

Just Breathe: Kids and Meditation

Adults aren't the only ones who get stressed. Help kids be more mindful with tips from Mallika Chopra.

Aug 16, 2018

Free 'Great American Read' Guide

Download this 60-page guide for ideas and resources for programming around the PBS series.

Health Programs through Partnerships

A study finds that partnerships were key to San Jose Public Library's successful health programs.

Collaborating with Local Businesses

As long as they aren't selling anything, local businesses can be excellent partners for health programming.

So Many Books, So Little Time

Overwhelmed by your book pile? School librarian Annie Ruefle shares how she conquers her reading list.

Jul 26, 2018

The Programming Pulse: Notes from ALA Annual 2018

ALA's NILPPA research team shares what they learned at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.

Programming Ideas We Learned at ALA

We braved hot and steamy NOLA to attend the ALA Annual Conference. Here's what we learned.

Cursive Writing Course

Have schools in your area stopped teaching cursive? Help kids (and adults) rediscover the disappearing art.

Jul 19, 2018

The Power of Human Stories: Fresno County Public Library and the Harwood Institute

Fresno County Public Library finds ways to expand its scope and reach new audiences and underserved communities.