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.
The Programming Pulse: Notes from ALA Annual 2018
ALA's NILPPA research team shares what they learned at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.
Programming Ideas We Learned at ALA
We braved hot and steamy NOLA to attend the ALA Annual Conference. Here's what we learned.
Cursive Writing Course
Have schools in your area stopped teaching cursive? Help kids (and adults) rediscover the disappearing art.
The Power of Human Stories: Fresno County Public Library and the Harwood Institute
Fresno County Public Library finds ways to expand its scope and reach new audiences and underserved communities.
Partnering with Hospitals & Health Care Systems
Libraries across the country are working with local health care providers to offer creative health programming.
Literary Games
Books and games — a winning combo. These four easy literary games will keep kids (or adults) guessing.
Sneaky Tactics
Try some covert methods to let teachers know about all the resources your school library has to offer.
NILPPA Update: Academic Degree Programs and Public Programming
As part of ALA's review of the library programming landscape, we explored requirements in library degree programs.
Books to Get Kids Moving
Want to add movement to your story time? Here are six titles to get you off on the right foot (pun intended).
The Gift of Reading
A birthday book donation program can be a gift to the whole library community.
Getting in Tune with the Community: San José Public Library and the Harwood Institute
In San José, meeting the needs of Spanish-speaking patrons began with asking the right questions.
ALA, Harwood Institute Announce 2018
The 2.5-day interactive workshop will help libraries of all types learn to lead positive change in their communities.