A New eCourse to Learn the Grant Process for a New Year
This first-of-its-kind ALA self-paced eCourse provides a comprehensive foundation in collaborative grantseeking, proposal development and submission
Call for Advisors: A Year of STEM
ALA is seeking six librarian advisors with expertise in serving early learners, curating book lists and offering STEM programming to support a new project.
Behind the Scenes with Milwaukee Public Library’s TikTok
Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos.
Apply Now: ‘Pulitzer on the Road’ Traveling Exhibition
Public libraries are invited to apply to receive the new traveling exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire. Apply by March 27, 2026.
Library Partnerships for Community Festivals
Library participation in community festivals can mean new partnerships, free publicity, reaching a new audience, and a maybe even a suntan.
Share Your Feedback
The American Library Association explores the growing area of library programming and how events reach library users.
Creative Aging in Public Libraries
“Creative Aging in America’s Libraries” responds to the changing needs and interests of today’s older adults.
Get Beyond Deadlock
The “Naming and Framing Public Issues” webinar series aims to help librarians approach challenging public issues in their communities.
National Women's History Month
In recognition of Women’s History Month, a list of programming resources has been compiled to help celebrate.
The Never-Ending Film Viewing and Discussion
Film screenings are not only entertainment, but a way to bring the community together.
African American History Month
A compilation of programming resources to help celebrate the vital role African Americans have played in American history.
Connecting Girls with STEM Resources
Women hold almost half of US jobs but fewer than 25 percent of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) positions.
Rural Roots: Library Creating Legacy
The most important book at Gilpin County Public Library is one everybody and nobody wrote.
Donation Helps Public Library Open Tech Center
A library in central Florida opened a technology center to offer its patrons the opportunity to expand their skills.
A Community Banned Books Marathon
Alameda Free Library offers tips for coordinating a community banned books reading marathon.
The Vonnegut Library’s Approach to Censorship
Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library holds a volunteer captive in a “prison” of books in celebration of Banned Books Week.