
7 Tips to Bring Sustainability into Your Library Programming
Don't know where to start with sustainability programs? Here are 7 tips that will be helpful on your sustainability programming journey.

Where the Tweens Are: Financial Literacy and a Summer Morning at a Rural Library
If your library struggles with tween engagement, you’re not alone. Perry County District Library proves that tween engagement is possible and totally enriching.

Making Dementia-Friendly Libraries
How libraries can incorporate dementia-friendly principles into their spaces, their collections and their interactions with patrons.

Setting Up a Memory Café at Your Library: A How-to Guide
By creating a space for people with dementia and their loved ones to relax and enjoy the company of others, Memory Cafés can reduce feelings of isolation.
Media Literacy for Adults
ALA has released a free digital guide and webinar series to help libraries with media literacy training.
Pedal PV at Palos Verdes Library
Archivist and adult services librarian Monique Sugimoto uses her scenic bike commute as inspiration for the Pedal PV video series.
LTC Engagement Grant
The second annual community engagement grant will support a library's work in the area of anti-racism.
Peggy Barber Tribute Grant
The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant supports meaningful programs in libraries with limited programming budgets.
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.
Virtual Author Talks
An award-winning literary critic, Seaman shares her tips for conducting great author interviews online.
Kids + Scientists
Space scientists, biologists and engineers can introduce kids to an eye-popping world of discovery.
APPLY NOW: American Dream Literacy Initiative
Public libraries are invited to apply for $5,000 American Dream grants for adult literacy services.
Tips for Virtual Author Events in Public Libraries
Planning a virtual author event? Read up on some tips for hosting a successful e-visit.
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.
5 Creepy Craft Ideas for A Social-Distanced Halloween
Spooky season is looking different this year but that won’t stop the creepy crafting.