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.
Parks & Rec: A Health Programming Partner
Partnering with local, state and national parks and recreation departments can help build healthy communities.
PBS Books' Library Engagement Program
A new library engagement program from PBS Books offers some exciting opportunities for libraries.
Eight Nifty Summer Programming Ideas
When summer comes, many students stop reading. Here are some creative ways to keep books in their hands.
Frankenstein @ 200
How is your library celebrating 200 years of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus"?
Wake Up! Story Time
These two books will be sure to get kids moo-vin' and groovin' in an action-packed story time session.
Our Picks for ALA 2018
Don't miss these sessions (and speaker Michelle Obama) at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.
What is a Public Program, Anyway?
We know programming when we see it, but it's hard to define. Share your thoughts on our definition.
APPLY NOW: Great Stories Club
Learn how you can lead reading and discussion groups with underserved teens in your community.
Lights, Camera, and an Idea Worth Spreading
With TED Talks' TED-Ed Clubs, librarians can encourage young people to share their big ideas.
Partnering with Your Health Department
There are nearly 3,000 local health departments across the country. Have you partnered with yours?
Top Three Things I Learned from PLA 2018
Jennifer Massa shares the top three lessons she learned from PLA 2018
Creating Engagement Through Questions
A simple question can be a passive program and community engagement all at once. So what should we ask?