
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.

Apply Now: The Yiddish Book Center's "Between Two Worlds" Reading Groups for Public Libraries
Join public library workers from around the country to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.
Takeaways on Tween STEAM Engagement
How can you best create inclusive and engaging STEAM programs for tweens?
Hispanic Heritage Month Resource Round-Up
Get ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15) with these program resources and ideas.
Civics in the Library: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?
How much do you know about civics? Take a sample citizenship test and help assist patrons at the library to become stronger participants in the democratic process.
Disability Pride Month Resource Round-up
July is Disability Pride Month. This list of resources can help prepare your library to celebrate with programs, book displays and educational opportunities.
Partnering for Stronger Programming
This new toolkit provides five tools for library workers with actionable steps to help partnerships grow sustainably and meet programming goals.
Tips for Joyous Library Programming
Let's bring joy back to the library — for patrons and staff.
Recommended Sessions for ALA Annual 2024
Getting ready for ALA Annual Conference 2024? Check out these recommended sessions for programming librarians.
The Gerber/Hart LGBTQ+ Library & Archives
The Gerber/Hart Library and Archives collects and preserves LGBTQ+ history and culture in the Midwest and invites community members to actively engage in program and exhibit planning.
Libraries and Voter Registration
From voter registration events to programs related to voting, libraries are an important part of the civic education process.
Digital Literacy for All Ages
Digital technology has become the driving force for many aspects of life. Here are some tools and resources to help empower learners of all ages through digital literacy.
Building Successful Library-Museum Partnerships
A new report shares examples of successful library-museum partnerships and highlights several promising areas for future collaboration between these community pillars.
Enhancing Library Accessibility for Older Adults
Though age is not a disability, many older adults experience barriers that directly impact their interactions with their environment. Senior patrons share what they're looking for in library accessibility upgrades.