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 Brothers Torres, Part I
Voorhees' book was featured as part of the ALA’s Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.
The Brothers Torres, Part II
Voorhees' book was featured as part of ALA's Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.
New for April at EDSITEment
EDSITEment celebrates poetry and jazz, compares giants of Hispanic literature, and looks back at the events of 1968.
Bringing Writers to Readers
How can libraries continue to host authors in a rapidly evolving book industry that is scaling down author tours?
Building Community through Discussion
Library Director Carolyn Anthony discusses moderator training offered by the Project on Civic Reflection.
New for March at EDSITEment
EDSITEment focuses on Women’s History Month, offers a new lesson on the Magna Carta and highlights some of the best humanities on the web.
Featured Library: Johnson County Library
Johnson County Library in Overland Park, Kan., has a long history of hosting community issues and engagement events.
New for February at EDSITEment
EDSITEment offers a collection of Black History Month resources and takes a look at the events of February 1968.
Happy Birthday, Charles Dickens!
In celebration of Charles Dickens' 200th birthday, a roundup of Masterpiece’s Dickens-related resources.
Civil War Programming in a Rural Library
Laurel County (Ken.) Public Library discusses the “Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War” program.
Author Events Made Easy
Author events can be perplexing, frustrating and hair-raising. They can also be a really good time.
Navigating Publishers for Author Programs
Author Programs: How do you start? Who do you contact? What can you expect? What do they expect?