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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.

Failure: You Can Plan on It!

Failure happens. But, as Neil Gaiman says “If you’re making mistakes, it means you’re out there doing something.” 

A Free Library of Philadelphia branch builds community through a local photography project.

National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month celebrates poems and poets, with annual events taking place nationwide in April.

Bilingual Market Storytime

Here's what LP Fisher Public Library learned when they brought storytime to the farmers' market.

Community Conversations

Learning about the community's rich history provides a springboard to community engagement at a Manhattan library branch.