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.
Q&A With a Book Biking Librarian
Book bikes can start conversations and bring books and programs outside of the library's walls.
Communities for Immunity
Communities for Immunity will provide funding to libraries to enhance vaccine confidence where it matters most: at the local level.
Mask Up for Story Time
"Don’t bother trying to pretend it’s not there." Tips for making story times fun while mask-wearing.
Talking about Race at Keene Public Library
A highly attended virtual program offered Keene residents a chance to learn from their Black neighbors.
Financial Literacy Programming in the 'New Normal'
As COVID-19 continues to loom, keep your program plans flexible in case of any last-minute pivots back to virtual.
Share Your Feedback by August 16!
Read and comment on “Skills for 21st-Century Librarians: Learning Objectives for Library Programming.”
Knowing Your Community
During the pandemic, programming librarians drew upon knowledge of their communities to succeed.
Ideas for Creative StoryWalks
November 2021 will celebrate StoryWalks® in libraries across the nation. Here are some creative StoryWalk tips.
How to Handle Financial Literacy Questions
As library workers, we often feel a sense of urgency to help, but when it comes to issues like money, take your time and keep your calm.
Free Poster Exhibition from the 9/11 Museum
Starting July 7, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is offering libraries a free digital poster exhibition.
More than a Pronoun
“It was the scariest thing I’ve ever done at my library," says library director Julie Perrin.
LTC: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries
Round 3 of LTC: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is now open!