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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.

Free Moon Viewing Kit

The Lunar and Planetary Institute invites public and school libraries to apply for a free moon viewing kit.

New for August at EDSITEment

EDSITEment helps you get ready to go back to school and offers American Art Appreciation Month resources.

New for July at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates American leisure and remembers the Battle of Bull Run on its 150th anniversary.

New for June at EDSITEment

EDSITEment offers new and refreshed features and lessons as well as links to useful NEH-funded websites.

 

Q&A with Curator Dr. Steve Frank

Frank, chief interpretive officer at the National Constitution Center, worked to develop an ALA traveling exhibition.

Create Your Own Space Exhibitions

NASA Astrobiology Institute offers a collection of high-resolution images to celebrate NASA’s Year of the Solar System.

New for May at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, the Mexican Revolution, and the Freedom Riders.