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Apply Now: 2026-27 Cohort of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program

Apply to join a cohort of public library workers to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.

“It Made All the Difference in the World to Learn About the Experiences of Others”: The Value of Patron Feedback in Accessibility Reviews

By asking patrons to offer feedback on existing accessibility barriers, libraries can ensure that the changes they make to spaces and services reflect and address genuine community needs.

Accessibility as a Path to Sustainability

By centering the needs and priorities of people with disabilities, libraries are investing in accessibility upgrades that will bring long-term benefits to their communities.

Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026

ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.

Jul 24, 2023

Respecting and Integrating Newcomers

How can libraries make communities more welcoming?

Jul 17, 2023

How Libraries Can Increase Community Economic Vitality

How can libraries make communities more economically vital?

Jul 10, 2023

Promoting Wellbeing

How can libraries make communities healthier?

Jul 5, 2023

Public Participation: How Libraries Support Civically Engaged Communities

How can libraries make communities more civically engaged?

Jun 26, 2023

Express Yourself

How can libraries build more creative communities?

Jun 20, 2023

How Libraries are Building Knowledgeable Communities

How can libraries make communities more knowledgeable?

Jun 15, 2023

Apply Now: Thinking Money for Kids Program Kits

Apply now for a Thinking Money for Kids Program Kit, an all-in-one kit for children's financial education.

Jun 12, 2023

Building Social Capital in the Library

How can libraries make communities more connected?

Jun 9, 2023

Academic Libraries and Exhibitions

Academic librarians share how they engage the campus with the Americans and the Holocaust exhibit.

Jun 6, 2023

Sounding Off On Streaming

Yes, you can play (and in some cases stream) music during library programs. Here are some of your options.

May 30, 2023

Free DiY Exhibit From the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Libraries can apply to download a free DiY exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

May 24, 2023

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June celebrates the important contributions LGBTQIA people have made throughout history.