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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.

Springtime Crafts Are in Bloom

Blogger Kimberli Buckley shares a selection of low-cost, Easter-themed craft ideas for young people.

Adventure Club Travels to Cuba

Elementary-aged kids got a taste of Cuban culture, history, food, and traditions in this after-school program.

High School Chess Team Sparks Library Program

Blogger Sara Peterson-Davis describes how a high school chess team boosted teen programming at her library.

Turning Library Walls into Community Art Exhibits

A library partners with a local arts organization to transform a blank wall into a community art gallery.

Mar 3, 2016

Make Way for Makerspaces

After three years and 300 maker project ideas, a nationwide makerspace website has announced a new offering for libraries in Illinois.

Dancing with the Stacks

Blogger Jenn Carson woke her patrons out of their winter hibernation with a hugely popular ballroom dancing class.

Feb 24, 2016

New Partnership Welcomes Patrons to Indiana Parks and Libraries

In celebration of the Indiana State Parks' centennial, 240 annual park passes were distributed to public libraries for circulation.

Film Screenings 101

If you screen it, will they come? Follow these five steps to ensure film screening success on campus.

Feb 16, 2016

Great Stories Club

ALA invites libraries to apply for the Great Stories Club, a book club program for at-risk teens.

Book-to-Movie Clubs @ the Library!

We know, the movies hardly ever measure up. But that doesn't make a Book-to-Movie Club any less fun.

Women's History Month: Inspiration

Celebrate Women's History Month in March with books and programs that are just as diverse as your patrons.

Taking Care of Us

Blogger Jenn Carson shares tips to help us take care of ourselves, so we can continue helping others.