Curious Kids Club: Full STEAM Ahead!
This library transformed a traditional summer reading program into the Curious Kids Club, a six-week, hands-on summer program with a science-camp feel that combined literacy with STEAM.
Stitched Stories: Where Quilting, Literacy, and Elders Meet
In the African American tradition, quilting is both practice and philosophy. Stitched Stories was built to put that inheritance directly into young people’s hands, pairing books with needle and thread.
Libraries as the Connective Tissue in Addressing the Digital Divide
Through ALA's Community Connect initiative, libraries in small towns have enhanced internet access for underserved populations, opening doors for patrons and increasing the visibility of libraries as key hubs in their communities.
Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets
We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.
Analyzing Primary Sources for Program Planning
The Library of Congress has millions of free materials to incorporate into your programming.
Why Start From Scratch?
Leverage your library's existing partnerships to accomplish bigger goals and reach more people.
Free Download: Programming with Primary Sources: Women’s Suffrage
Download this free guide made to inspire and help library workers bring primary source inquiry into programming.
Deaf Community Engagement
What does the future of Deaf community engagement in the library look like? Three advocates weigh in.
Apply Now: Exploring Human Origins Traveling Exhibition
Apply now for this traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Call for Advisors: Media Literacy for Adults
ALA is seeking 6 librarian advisors to support the creation of a new media literacy guide.
Cultivating Community Outside of Class
In what ways are school and academic libraries fostering community outside of the traditional classroom setting?
Combating Misinformation
The problem of misinformation is just one challenge for rural libraries. How are they combating the issue?
Podcasting To Preserve
This library made a podcast on a historic hospital and shared tips on how can start your own.
Making Change Sustainable
Get the most out of your library's strategic plan! Libraries discuss how their strategic plans impact their communities in the long run.
Coming Together Through Music
This library in a town of 600 used music programs to connect isolated community members.
Why Hybrid Is Worth the Work
Accessibility, convenience and comfort for attendees make hybrid programs worth it.