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.
Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award
School librarians are invited to apply for a $5,000 award recognizing outstanding humanities programming.
Black History Month Resource Round-up
February is Black History Month. We compiled a list of resources to help your library celebrate.
What to Say When Faced with Fake News
Topics like current events, politics and social media can provide teaching moments.
Keeping Your Personal Finance Collections Relevant and Up to Date
Financial Literacy in Public Libraries: A Guide for Building Collections helps to address the financial needs of your community.
5 Films to Discuss the Climate Crisis
These five films will help you engage patrons in conversations about climate change and resilience.
Ground Rules: How to Set Successful Guidelines for Your Conversation Programs
Ever had a conversation program go awry? Setting ground rules can help a group conversation run smoothly and effectively.
Apply Now: Round 2 of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries
Round 2 of LTC: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is now open!
Financial Education Resources for Key Age Groups
Get ready for Financial Literacy Month with program ideas for every age group.
2021 Virtual Events from Your State Humanities Council
Start the new year with lectures and engaging events from state humanities councils.
Making Your Virtual Programs More Accessible
How accessible are your virtual programs? You may inadvertently be leaving some people out.
Grappling with Job-Related Guilt
Do you feel guilty or have a case of the "shoulds"? Here are a few things you might need to hear right now.
Media Literacy for Adults
ALA has released a free digital guide and webinar series to help libraries with media literacy training.