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.
7 Ways to Celebrate Nature while Social Distancing
COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into springtime plans, but you can still help your patrons commemorate Earth Day safely.
Risks and Rewards of Online Lectures
Libraries are turning to videoconferencing during the pandemic, but there are risks — like Zoombombings.
Ways to Celebrate National Library Week
It's still on -- and it's happening now. Grab some graphics and let's celebrate the great work you do.
Do Humanities Matter in a Crisis?
People rarely call in the humanities experts during times of crisis — but libraries are doing exactly that.
Ready-to-Go Story Times for Earth Day 2020
It's not too late to celebrate Earth Day. All you need are these videos and a YouTube or Facebook page.
Why 2020 Is Not the Year to Skip Earth Day
The question has become: What kind of world do we want to build on the other side of this crisis?
From Crafts to Masks: Empty Makerspace Makes Protective Gear
Tom Green County Library is closed, but their makerspace is busy making face shields and cloth masks to fight COVID-19.
Local History in the Time of Coronavirus
Librarian Monique Sugimoto encourages residents to document and share their experiences from the pandemic.
Book Club Going Virtual?
Are you taking your book club online? Here are a few points to consider before taking the plunge.
Digital Storytelling in 6 Steps
Follow these steps to create original digital stories to share online or as a fun workshop for families.
Kingsessing Library Celebrates 100 Years with Fine Forgiveness Jubilee
For its anniversary, the Philadelphia library hosted a Fine Forgiveness Week. Now the entire Free Library of Philadelphia system is fine-free.
Not Just for STEM Class: Makerspace Programming & English Language Arts
School librarians Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge used makerspace concepts to explore classics like "Lord of the Flies."