Articles

Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

Image

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.

Image

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.

Image

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.

Image

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.

Pedal PV at Palos Verdes Library

Archivist and adult services librarian Monique Sugimoto uses her scenic bike commute as inspiration for the Pedal PV video series. 

LTC Engagement Grant

The second annual community engagement grant will support a library's work in the area of anti-racism.

Peggy Barber Tribute Grant

The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant supports meaningful programs in libraries with limited programming budgets.

Virtual Author Talks

An award-winning literary critic, Seaman shares her tips for conducting great author interviews online.

Kids + Scientists

Space scientists, biologists and engineers can introduce kids to an eye-popping world of discovery. 

Checking Out Space Scientists

Want to bring a space scientist to your library? We gathered some places to look to land yourself a great presenter.