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.
The Journey to Understanding Libraries
Sa-de Brown shares how she became a library employee and what she's gaining from the Community-Centered Libraries project.
Reaching Out to People with Disabilities
Kathy Middleton shares how community engagement helped her library serve people with disabilities.
Apply by July 15 to be part of the Great Stories Club's uncoming theme, "Growing Up Brave on the Margins."
Wrapping Up a Grant Project
The programs are over, the partnerships are winding down. But not so fast — there’s still work to done.
Zine Machine: A DIY Magazine Primer
Encourage your teens to express themselves in a fun (and cheap!) zine-making workshop.
Tiny Library, Big Carnival
A small budget didn’t stop Meservey Public Library from starting a huge, community-wide annual event.
2019 Public Innovators Lab for Libraries
Learn to lead positive change in your community at this workshop with ALA and The Harwood Institute.
Health and Wellness: Worthy of Full-Time Programming
Through a full-time youth health and program coordinator position, a Texas library is infusing wellness into all of its programming.
Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt
Based on the TV show, Corning Public Library's Amazing Race led adults on a county-wide hunt for clues.
Community Conversations: Dialogue about Health
A New York Public Library branch hosted a series of health-related conversations, with scientists present to clarify the facts.
6 Places to Look for Program Inspiration
It’s not easy to keep library programming fresh, but these tips can help you find inspiration.
Call for Contributors: Community Engagement Book
The ALA Public Programs Office is seeking contributing authors for a book about community engagement in libraries.