Apply Now: Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults
12 public libraries will be selected to receive a resource package and hands-on support to strengthen their online health literacy offerings. Apply by January 7, 2026.
Apply Now: Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries
This new initiative is designed to equip 100 public library workers with the knowledge and tools to lead on sustainability. Apply by November 14.
Personal Finance Programming and Information Services Survey
ALA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation are interested in providing future training and grant opportunities to support the role of public libraries as providers of personal finance programming. Survey results will help plan these future offerings.
New & Free Webinars for Programming Librarians
Looking for some quick professional development? Here are four recent and upcoming webinars perfect for programming librarians.
Death Café at the Library: Discuss the End
A Death Café is a place where “people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death." And they are quite commonplace in libraries.
Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2025 in Philly
Check out our recommended ALA Annual 2025 sessions that will spark fresh ideas and elevate your library programming game.
I Love Libraries: Real-Life Stories of Library Impact
Take action at ILoveLibraries.org and read through the following articles to inspire advocacy for our communities and libraries.
Unmasking the Joy of Reading
A school librarian engaged students with a “Masked Reader” event, during which students guessed the identities of masked teachers, fostering an excitement for reading.
The Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program
Join public library workers from around the country to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.
Incorporate Accessibility into Strategic Planning
Examples of how libraries are incorporating accessibility into their strategic plans.
Pursuing Accessibility in Historic Sites
Insights on how to make aging library buildings more accessible to all patrons, including those with disabilities.
Sensory-Friendly Programming
Lessons on how to create effective sensory-friendly programs, courtesy of small and rural libraries.
Help! How Do I Talk About Disability at My Library?
Best practices for talking about disabilities in libraries and other public settings.
Drawn to the Library
Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week (April 6 - 12, 2025) with these comic-related program ideas.
Call for Advisors: Digital Pathways
ALA seeks four librarian advisors to help shape a new digital health literacy project. Apply by April 30, 2025.
Sensory–Friendly Programs & Resources
How small and rural libraries are creating programs, spaces and collections that address the needs of patrons with sensory sensitivities.