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Check out this list of monthly events and celebrations to help with your program planning.

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Photograph of a podcast studio
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Creating media content is easier than ever. Here are some ways to incorporate it into your programming.

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Illustration of green globe with leaves. Text reads: April 22, 2021. Happy Earth Day.
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Members of ALA's Sustainability Roundtable share their favorite Earth Day celebration ideas.

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Illustration of stack of coins against green background

A year into the pandemic, ALA's Financial Literacy Interest Group shares last-minute ideas for another virtual Money Smart Week.

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Image of the 9 Core Library Programming Competencies Chart. Going clockwise text reads: Knowledge of the community, interpersonal skills, creativity, content knowledge, evaluation, financial skills, outreach & marketing, event planning, organizational skills.

Programming librarians have a wide set of skills including some that are not often taught. 

Welcome to Your Library - National Library Week 2021
Welcome to Your Library - National Library Week 2021
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This year's National Library Week theme promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond four walls.

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A painting of Earth on a blue background.
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How are you celebrating Earth Day? Take some inspiration from these virtual programs.

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Photo of an iPhone screen and laptop logged onto Facebook
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Combating fake news is becoming increasingly difficult. Libraries are in prime positions to assist patrons with disputing misinformation.
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