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.
Confirmation Bias: Resources for Teens
Don't let your young patrons be sitting ducks for misinformation.
Learn to Skateboard
Teen librarian Colleen Whittall takes her teens to the skate park — with nary a book in sight.
Dear Banned Author: You Make a Difference
Send a note of encouragement to the author of a banned book through ALA's Dear Banned Author campaign.
Mixed-Age Play
Mingling different age groups enables kids to learn from one another in new ways.
The Cooperative Extension System
Partnering with your local Extension can bring endless programming possibilities to your library.
APPLY NOW: Great Stories Club
Apply by Nov. 16 to be part of the Great Stories Club series on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation.
The Amazing Library Race
Teach your students about the library's resources with a competition inspired by "The Amazing Race."
Just Breathe: Kids and Meditation
Adults aren't the only ones who get stressed. Help kids be more mindful with tips from Mallika Chopra.
Free 'Great American Read' Guide
Download this 60-page guide for ideas and resources for programming around the PBS series.
Health Programs through Partnerships
A study finds that partnerships were key to San Jose Public Library's successful health programs.
Collaborating with Local Businesses
As long as they aren't selling anything, local businesses can be excellent partners for health programming.
So Many Books, So Little Time
Overwhelmed by your book pile? School librarian Annie Ruefle shares how she conquers her reading list.