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.
Reader Voter Ready: Support Voter Engagement Through These Program Ideas
Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. Libraries play an important role in ensuring voters are prepared to participate in local, state and national elections. Check out these program ideas to support voter engagement at your library.
Aging Together: What Libraries Are Learning About Serving Older Adults
Whether working in large urban systems or small-town libraries, four library workers emphasize that older adults are not a niche audience. They are a vital part of the library community.
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.
Fighting for Accessibility
A small town library has begun incorporating accessibility into all programs.
It's Eclipse Time Again!
STAR Net is distributing over 5 million eclipse glasses, activities and training to prepare for the upcoming solar eclipses.