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.
Muslim Journeys at Portland State University
The Portland State Library shares details about the library’s Muslim Journeys programming.
Celebrate National Poetry Month!
The Academy of American Poets shares some simple ways to celebrate National Poetry Month.
New for March at EDSITEment
EDSITEment looks at Willa Cather, celebrates American women in wartime, and chronicles American history through newspaper archives.
Summer Reading Program Website Launched
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) launches the 2013 Teen Summer Reading Programs website.
Q&A with Chris Vallillo
Musician and folklorist, Vallillo, discusses “Abraham Lincoln in Song,” a show that weaves together history and folk songs.
New for February at EDSITEment
EDSITEment celebrates African American history, looks back at two presidents, and welcomes the Year of the Snake.
Making Old Programs Look Like New
How can you attract new faces to your regularly scheduled programs? It is all about the packaging.
New for January at EDSITEment
EDSITEment looks at two American presidents and three giants of American literature: Herman Melville, John Steinbeck and Mark Twain.
Partnerships for Pet Therapy Events
Pets enhance our lives in many ways. Why not let them ease stressful times for students, too?
New for December at EDSITEment
EDSITEment looks back at Pearl Harbor, celebrates Mexican holiday traditions, and peeks into the life of Emily Dickinson.
Crafting an Adult Hand Skills Program
Arts and crafts have long been a staple library program, but have often been aimed at children. Not anymore.
New for November at EDSITEment
EDSITEment provides a teacher’s companion to the PBS film "The Dust Bowl" and looks at Steinbeck’s "Grapes of Wrath."