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.
Lessons from Totality: The 2017 Solar Eclipse
The next North American total solar eclipse is only seven years away. Will you be ready?
Making Trivia Masters: Using Trivia to Turn Students into Explorers
A weekly trivia challenge encourages students to explore lesser-known parts of their library.
Cultural Cooks
Serve up this cooking program that draws on the local talent and knowledge of your patrons
Marketing Using Facebook Events
The elusive Facebook event. Who sees it? Do people use Facebook events anymore? Is it worth your time?
Get Ready for Small Business Saturday®
Learn how your library can unite small businesses in your community on Nov 25.
My Favorite Things: School Library Resources
We all have our go-to spots to search for program inspiration. Here are a few favorites.
‘The Vietnam War’ Free Programming Guide
Download a free 42-page guide with program ideas and resources for the new PBS documentary.
Family Dance Party
Looking for an energy boost? Here's a playlist that will get the whole family up and moving.
'Stranger Things' at the Library: DIY Craft Night
The second season of the hit Neflix show will be released on Oct. 27, and fans are pumped.
Event Planning
A simple one-sheet form can help get a complicated program off on the right foot.
Programming in My Urban Community College Library
Sandy Marcus shares lessons learned from 25 years of community college librarianship.
APPLY NOW: Media Literacy @ Your Library
The project will train public library workers to help their adult patrons become better news consumers.