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.
Halloween Craft Video Round-up
Need a quick Halloween craft? Or maybe something more time-intensive like a bubbling cauldron?
Communities for Immunity
Want to build your community’s confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine? Apply for Round 2 of Communities for Immunity.
Teaching with Primary Sources: Women's Suffrage & Libraries
ALA is seeking four librarian advisors to take part in an effort that will help libraries lead programs about the women’s suffrage movement.
APPLY NOW: ARP Humanities Grants
Up to 200 U.S. libraries of all types will receive $10,000 for pandemic recovery. Apply by December 2.
SOAR Analysis
How can your library team use SOAR analysis to build on your community engagement?
Building Programs for the Long-Term
Capacity, sustainability and communication: these three factors lead to long-term success for programs.
Products To Create High-Quality Livestreams and Virtual Programs
Are your livestreams looking fuzzy lately? How's the sound quality? Here are some tech products that can greatly improve your virtual content.
Weather Emergency Preparedness
New Ulm Public Library is working with local faith communities to prepare for harsh weather emergencies.
Going Beneath the Cultural Iceberg
To communicate clearly with community members, it can be helpful to be aware of hidden layers.
Knowing Your Strengths: Community Engagement
Now is a great time to take a close look at your library programming team and assess your strengths and weaknesses.
Report on Library Programming
The new report marks ALA's next steps toward the creation of a programming curriculum.
Library in Tiny Alaskan Village Tackles Housing Shortage
Igiugig’s remote location creates a high cost of living. This is where the library steps in.