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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.

Springtime Crafts Are in Bloom

Blogger Kimberli Buckley shares a selection of low-cost, Easter-themed craft ideas for young people.

Adventure Club Travels to Cuba

Elementary-aged kids got a taste of Cuban culture, history, food, and traditions in this after-school program.

High School Chess Team Sparks Library Program

Blogger Sara Peterson-Davis describes how a high school chess team boosted teen programming at her library.

Turning Library Walls into Community Art Exhibits

A library partners with a local arts organization to transform a blank wall into a community art gallery.

Mar 3, 2016

Make Way for Makerspaces

After three years and 300 maker project ideas, a nationwide makerspace website has announced a new offering for libraries in Illinois.

Dancing with the Stacks

Blogger Jenn Carson woke her patrons out of their winter hibernation with a hugely popular ballroom dancing class.

Feb 24, 2016

New Partnership Welcomes Patrons to Indiana Parks and Libraries

In celebration of the Indiana State Parks' centennial, 240 annual park passes were distributed to public libraries for circulation.

Film Screenings 101

If you screen it, will they come? Follow these five steps to ensure film screening success on campus.

Feb 16, 2016

Great Stories Club

ALA invites libraries to apply for the Great Stories Club, a book club program for at-risk teens.

Book-to-Movie Clubs @ the Library!

We know, the movies hardly ever measure up. But that doesn't make a Book-to-Movie Club any less fun.

Women's History Month: Inspiration

Celebrate Women's History Month in March with books and programs that are just as diverse as your patrons.

Taking Care of Us

Blogger Jenn Carson shares tips to help us take care of ourselves, so we can continue helping others.