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The library is the perfect place to learn about caring for collections, family heirlooms, and other precious items. Preservation Week® is designed to help libraries share this vital information with the public. The website offers loads of online resources for planning and promoting preservation events.
80 is the New 30! Learn How Public Libraries are Delivering Proven, Inspiring and Transformative Arts Programs for Today’s Older Adults

Interested in moving programming for older adults aged 55+ active engagement through professional arts education? Attend a day-long preconference workshop based on the Creative Aging Libraries Project during the 2013 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday, June 28.
The Cultural Communities Fund supports cultural programming in your local library. Donate today!
Explore Chicago architectural landmark at Annual Conference and support Cultural Communities Fund

Explore an original Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house, while supporting the ALA Cultural Communities Fund (CCF), during Annual Conference this summer. Includes a cocktail reception and self-guided tours through Robie House.

The ALA Public Programs Office promotes cultural and community programming as an essential part of library service. Through professional development activities, programming resources, model programs and grant opportunities, the Public Programs Office supports libraries as they fill their role as community cultural center, a place of cultural and civic engagement, where people of all backgrounds gather for reflection, discovery, participation and growth.

News

NEH, ALA announce 125 grants to support “Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys” programs

Posted on May 17, 2013 | 3:57 pm

Sign up for a behind-the-scenes tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House during ALA Annual Conference

Posted on May 14, 2013 | 9:36 am

Carbondale Public Library wins 2013 ALA Excellence in Library Programming Award

Posted on April 30, 2013 | 1:05 pm

Learn to deliver transformative arts programming for older adults at 2013 ALA Annual Conference workshop

Posted on April 23, 2013 | 12:20 pm

Eat your words: Tips for hosting an Edible Books Festival in ProgrammingLibrarian.org webinar

Posted on April 8, 2013 | 7:47 pm

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