
Pursuing Accessibility in Historic Sites: Insights from Vermont’s Bixby Memorial Free Library
Insights on how to make aging library buildings more accessible to all patrons, including those with disabilities.

Sensory-Friendly Programming: Lessons from Small & Rural Libraries
Lessons on how to create effective sensory-friendly programs, courtesy of small and rural libraries.

Help! How Do I Talk About Disability at My Library?
Best practices for talking about disabilities in libraries and other public settings.

Drawn to the Library: Programs for National Library Week 2025
Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week (April 6 - 12, 2025) with these comic-related program ideas.
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?
Libraries and the First Amendment
Libraries nurture freedom of speech. The “Libraries and the First Amendment” exhibit shows how.
Promoting Civic Engagement
The Project on Civic Reflection helps get reflective discussion going in order to build community.
Meeting Needs and Making a Difference
You plan a great program, and only a handful of people show up—or no one does. What's the problem?