Programming Librarian is a place for library professionals to share, learn and be inspired to present excellent programming for their communities.

Oct 7, 2025 · Free Programming Toolkit for Teen Mental Health This free toolkit assists library workers in creating an environment that encourages teens to explore mental health in …

Mar 10, 2022 · When people think about programming in libraries, traditional programs — like story times for kids or a knitting club — may come to mind. In what ways has your library …

The American Library Association's Public Programs Office has created numerous free guides to help library workers plan and deliver remarkable public programs no matter a library's size or …

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Mar 8, 2023 · Thousands of local, regional and national nonprofit organizations offer grants earmarked for individual libraries, such as Friends of the Library groups, or that can be used …

Jan 30, 2025 · This list of best practices, adapted from the ALA Editions book “ Library Programming for Autistic Children and Teens,” will help to support your autistic patrons in all …

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ALA issued a report, “Skills for 21st-Century Librarians: Learning Objectives for Library Programming,” marking the association's next steps toward the creation of a programming …

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