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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.

Feb 8, 2016

Library Programs Take to Arkansas Airwaves

The Central Arkansas Library System has started its own radio show to promote programs and services.

Let's Celebrate Anti-Valentine's Day

Blogger Kimberli Buckley shares how to put a twist on traditional flower and heart crafts.

Feb 2, 2016

APPLY NOW: Jaffarian School Library Award

K-8 school libraries that held humanities programming in 2015-16 could win $5,000.

Feb 1, 2016

An Interview with the Magpie Librarian

Blogger Ingrid Abrams shares how she takes on sensitive social issues with her bold library displays.

Planning Ahead: How Our Summer Programs Come to Life

Ever wonder how other library systems line up their programs? At Mid-Continent Public Library, winter is planning time for warmer days.

Reading for Fun on Campus

Young adults ages 18 to 29 read more than any other age group. But can we get them to read for fun?

Historically Speaking

Local history is programming gold. You just need to know where to look.

Jan 6, 2016

Top Picks for Midwinter 2016

Attending the Midwinter Meeting in Boston? Check out these programming-related sessions and meetings.

New Years Budget Resolutions

New Year's is a time of tightening budgets. Luckily, it's also a time of new habits.

I Want to Teach Yoga but Don't Know Where to Start

Blogger Jenn Carson shares how to remain calm and confident while teaching patrons the downward-facing dog.

New Year's-Inspired Crafts for Teens

Check out these gold, glitzy and cold-weather craft ideas compiled by blogger Kimberli Buckley.

Hour of Code

Join the global computer science movement by offering self-guided, hour-long coding tutorials at your library.