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Death Café at the Library: Where Strangers Meet to 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 Library Twist on 'The Masked Singer’

A school librarian engaged students with a “Masked Reader” event, during which students guessed the identities of masked teachers, fostering an excitement for reading.

Virtual Book Clubs for School Libraries

Being a school librarian in 2020 is full of new challenges. How can you get your students interested in a book club virtually?

Top Tips for Hiring Financial Literacy Speakers & Authors

ALA's Financial Literacy Interest Group share tips on successfully hosting a financial literacy author.

Nov 10, 2020

Virtual Author Talks

An award-winning literary critic, Seaman shares her tips for conducting great author interviews online.

Nov 5, 2020

Kids + Scientists

Space scientists, biologists and engineers can introduce kids to an eye-popping world of discovery.

Nov 2, 2020

APPLY NOW: American Dream Literacy Initiative

Public libraries are invited to apply for $5,000 American Dream grants for adult literacy services.

Oct 30, 2020

Tips for Virtual Author Events in Public Libraries

Planning a virtual author event? Read up on some tips for hosting a successful e-visit.

Oct 30, 2020

7 Nonfiction Titles about the Climate Crisis

Sustainability and climate change are moving to the forefront of public consciousness. Tackle the topic in your book club.

Oct 28, 2020

5 Creepy Craft Ideas for A Social-Distanced Halloween

Spooky season is looking different this year but that won’t stop the creepy crafting.

Oct 27, 2020

Checking Out Space Scientists

Want to bring a space scientist to your library? We gathered some places to look to land yourself a great presenter.

Oct 23, 2020

Marketing Virtual Humanities Programs

We'll enter 2021 with a new set of virtual programming skills. Have you mastered the art of marketing them?

Oct 21, 2020

Leading a Virtual Film Discussion in 7 Steps

Film discussions can spark meaningful conversations, even when you can't meet in the same room.

Budget Gifting with the Library

The holidays are quickly approaching! Is your library ready to craft up some budget-friendly gifts?