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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.

Prime Time Family Reading Time

"Prime Time Family Reading Time" has developed a program specifically for underserved families with young children.

One Book, One San Diego

“One Book, One San Diego” inspires dynamic conversation, contemplation and an exchange of personal experiences with a story. 

Authors @ your library

Contributors to the Public Programs Forum offer suggestions of popular writers who are engaging speakers and appeal to a broad audience.

Visiting the NYC Great Stories CLUB

Author Paul Griffin relates his experience doing a reading and dicussion at Crossroads Juvenile Detention Center in East New York, Brooklyn.

Grant Funding Sources

A resource list of organizations and institutions that have provided funding or worked as partners for adult library programs