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.
Collaborating to Create School Programming
School Library Media Specialist Sandra Wiseman discusses her award-winning "History Hits the Road" program.
Prime Time Family Reading Time
"Prime Time Family Reading Time" has developed a program specifically for underserved families with young children.
One Book, One San Diego
“One Book, One San Diego” inspires dynamic conversation, contemplation and an exchange of personal experiences with a story.
Using Visual Thinking Strategies
Utilizing visual thinking strategies can help encourage strong audience engagement in library programs.
Crossroads Juvenile Center: Great Stories CLUB
A library media specialist talks about the impact the Great Stories CLUB had on students at Crossroads Juvenile Center.
Authors @ your library
Contributors to the Public Programs Forum offer suggestions of popular writers who are engaging speakers and appeal to a broad audience.
Visiting the NYC Great Stories CLUB
Author Paul Griffin relates his experience doing a reading and dicussion at Crossroads Juvenile Detention Center in East New York, Brooklyn.
Programming and Resources for Caregivers
PBS launches a new health care series that deals directly with caregiving and provides outreach services.
Arts Programming in a Public Library, Part III
Developing an arts programming calendar can revitalize your library and bring in those hard to reach audiences.
Grant Funding Sources
A resource list of organizations and institutions that have provided funding or worked as partners for adult library programs
Arts Programming in a Public Library, Part II
Developing an arts programming calendar can revitalize your library and bring in those hard to reach audiences.
Arts Programming in a Public Library, Part I
Developing an arts programming calendar can revitalize your library and bring in those hard to reach audiences.