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Springfield City Library Helps Voters Get Reader. Voter. Ready.

As midterms approach, your library can help community members stay informed and prepared to participate in elections while also supporting year-round civic participation.

Beyond Recycling: How Libraries Are Rethinking Sustainability

As climate change becomes more visible in daily life, libraries can build sustainability into everyday decisions, from disaster preparedness to partnerships.

Apply Now: A Year of STEM

Apply by October 28 for a chance to receive 12 months of curated STEM programming to foster curiosity and STEM-mindedness in early childhood learners.

Curious Kids Club: Full STEAM Ahead!

This library transformed a traditional summer reading program into the Curious Kids Club, a six-week, hands-on summer program with a science-camp feel that combined literacy with STEAM.

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 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.