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.
Becoming an “Untraditional” Library
An "untraditional" library offers a variety of the basic and not-so-basic needs of a community.
Celebrating Deaf Culture and History
Two Deaf librarians share thoughts on how to best celebrate and include the Deaf community at your library.
A Place of Comfort and Calm
This New Jersey library created a calm haven for members of the community.
Getting Teens Engaged in Hybrid Meetings
Hybrid meetings can help meet varied needs, but it may take some adjustment to find the best engagement strategies.
Community Responses to Hybrid Programming
Is hybrid programming worth the investment? Listening to your patrons is key to answering that question.
3 Ways to Reach Elected Officials
Do you share library program outcomes with local elected officials? Read how to strengthen relationships with these stakeholders.
Logistics of a Hybrid Program
Boston Public Library staff share their tips for hybrid program logistics, such as staff roles and tech.
Is Hybrid a Good Fit?
Melissa Wong explores what library programs are conducive to the trending hybrid format.
Tell Us about Your Programs and Partnerships
Take a 15-minute survey about your library's programming and partnerships.
Hybrid Programming 101: All You Need to Know
How can you maximize engagement with hybrid program participants? Read this for all you need to know.
Apply Now: "Stories of Exile" Reading Groups for Public Libraries
This program engages readers wth experiences of displacement, migration, and diaspora.
A Library for Firefighters
The Children Fire Safety Literacy Reading and Discussion Program uses books to teach fire safety.