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.
APPLY NOW: LTC Engagement Grant
Apply now for a new annual grant to support innovative community engagement efforts in libraries.
Reflections on Year 2 of Skills for Community-Centered Libraries
The Free Library of Philadelphia looks at the evaluation results of their Community-Centered Libraries initiative as it plans for the future.
Hosting a 'Stranger Things' Escape Room
You don't need a lot of space or money to host a themed escape room, but being a superfan helps.
APPLY NOW: Facilitation Training
An ALA initiative helps small and rural library staff develop the communication skills they need to thrive.
Building Community in a School Library
Students should feel welcome in their library. Luckily, programming is a great way to build community.
Public Humanities in Public Libraries
Hannah Schmidl from Princeton Public Library explains why libraries are the perfect place to connect people to thought-provoking humanities work.
Grant Prep: 6 Things to Do Before Starting
Finding and applying for grants can be a slog, but it’s easier with some advance preparation.
4 Writing Prompts to Break the Ice
Help patrons of all ages find their stories — not only as readers, but as writers.
Reel ‘Em In! Get Secondary Students Hooked on Self-Selected Titles
Encourage teens to get excited about reading with these tips from school librarians Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge.
The Library as 'Force Multiplier': Finals at the UT-Knoxville Library
An academic library shares its approach to program planning, risk taking and putting students first.
Fun Ways to Advertise Library Programs
If you advertise it, they will come ... won't they? Use these tips to get new faces in the door.
Free Health Resources for Public Libraries
The Public Library Association shares free health tools and resources in the spirit of Health Literacy Month.