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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.

Jun 19, 2019

Changing Landscapes: Information Evolution

To quote Bob Dylan, "the times, they are a changin'" — and information literacy in schools is more important than ever.

Jun 18, 2019

A Trauma-Informed Approach to Community Engagement

As the Free Library strives to be more community-centered, staff reflect on how individual and collective trauma have impacted patrons.

Jun 17, 2019

APPLY NOW: Traveling Exhibition for Libraries

"Americans and the Holocaust" will travel to 50 U.S. public and academic libraries from 2020 to 2022.

Jun 14, 2019

Community Conversations: Failing Forward

Someone once said that if you're not failing, you're not trying. When it came to our Community Conversations program, we certainly tried.

Jun 13, 2019

When Programming Isn’t Fun Anymore

Burnout: the struggle is real. Here are tips for getting rejuvenated when library life leaves you tired.

Jun 13, 2019

Our Picks for ALA 2019

Check out our don't-miss sessions for programming librarians at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference.

Jun 3, 2019

Information and Media Literacy for Students

As school library practices shift, school librarians need to engage educators on the benefits of strong information literacy programming.

Jun 3, 2019

Yiddish Book Center’s “Coming to America”

Public library workers, apply by August 16 to be part of the national reading and discussion program.

May 22, 2019

How to Extrovert (When You Have To)

Are you an introvert? You can still command an audience — even when you'd rather avoid all human contact.

May 22, 2019

Your Library's First Chess Tournament

Once you open your doors to chess players, you may be surprised at how many people will arrive.

May 17, 2019

4 Ways to Play With the YMCA

The YMCA of the USA engages 21 million people a year. Here are a few ways your library can get involved.

May 17, 2019

Culture Nights: Easy, Educational and Fun

Introduce your small community to cultures — and local residents — from around the world.