Have you ever said, “why don’t people come to our library programs?” Often events grow from ideas someone at the library has for what they think will be a great program, but what if we instead look outward, asking our communities to help develop programming that will be of interest to them. Attendees will learn how they can move from a library-centric approach — to program planning — to one that more effectively engages our communities. You’ll feel both recognized in the library’s programming offerings, but also feel engaged in the process of program development, and explore how IMLS’s asset mapping tools can reshape the way we look at collaboration.

Date Recorded: 3/25/2026

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Barry Trott, Adult Services Consultant / Library of Virginia