Apply Now: 2026-27 Cohort of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program
Apply to join a cohort of public library workers to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.
“It Made All the Difference in the World to Learn About the Experiences of Others”: The Value of Patron Feedback in Accessibility Reviews
By asking patrons to offer feedback on existing accessibility barriers, libraries can ensure that the changes they make to spaces and services reflect and address genuine community needs.
Accessibility as a Path to Sustainability
By centering the needs and priorities of people with disabilities, libraries are investing in accessibility upgrades that will bring long-term benefits to their communities.
Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026
ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.
Publishers' Tips for a Perfect Pitch
Want to host an author? Here are tips for a stellar pitch and a publisher contact list to get you started.
Tips for Facilitating a Virtual Conversation
Are your online discussions plagued by lengthy silences or technical trouble? Check out these tips.
Voter Literacy for Kids: Preparing Students
In a time of information overload and manipulated media, how can we use the election as a learning moment?
Anatomy of a Take-Home STEM Kit
With 21 budget-friendly items, create take-home kits so kids could do 10 different STEM activities
APPLY NOW: Grants for Small & Rural Libraries
ALA will award nearly $2 million to help small and rural libraries address community needs.
Using Libraries to Ignite Voter Agency
Vote by Design is a free, nonpartisan civics workshop designed for first-time voters.
Financial Literacy Programs Online
This health crisis is also an economic crisis. Your patrons need financial literacy skills more than ever.
Documenting the Black Experience
The Black Bethlehem Project is the first-of-its kind study of the Black experience in Bethlehem, Pa.
A Very 2020 Book Club Reading List
Librarians share some favorite book picks that speak to this tumultuous year.
Virtual Events from Your State Humanities Council
You may be surprised at the range of virtual programs from your state humanities council.
Welcome to School, I'm Your Zoom-brarian
As school librarians start a new year, one thing is certain: it will be a start unlike any other.
Wear the Dang Mask: Lessons from a Library that Re-opened Too Soon
Maybe your library can't require patrons to wear masks, but you can set an example through programming.