Free Guide and eCourse: Libraries as Leaders in Bridging Divides
The new free guide and eCourse will equip library workers with the tools needed to facilitate challenging conversations on divisive issues, promoting understanding and empathy.
New Funding, Deeper Change: How First-Time LTC Grantees Are Making Accessibility Happen
Libraries of all types and sizes frequently rely on grant funding to supplement their budgets. Read about the significant strides first-time small and rural library grantees took toward catalyzing positive change within their communities.
Program Inspiration: 9 Sources Not to Overlook (VIDEO)
With seemingly endless possibilities, how should you decide which programs to pursue? Tina Panik shares nine sources she uses to keep her calendar fresh and to meet the needs of her Connecticut community.
It’s Not Just Book Clubs Anymore: A Brief History of ALA’s Public Programs Office
For 34 years, the Public Programs Office encouraged libraries to think beyond the status quo—and gave them the resources to do just that.
2021 Virtual Events from Your State Humanities Council
Start the new year with lectures and engaging events from state humanities councils.
Making Your Virtual Programs More Accessible
How accessible are your virtual programs? You may inadvertently be leaving some people out.
Grappling with Job-Related Guilt
Do you feel guilty or have a case of the "shoulds"? Here are a few things you might need to hear right now.
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.