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: A Free Toolkit for Libraries
This new toolkit provides five tools for library workers with actionable steps to help partnerships grow sustainably and meet programming goals.
There is Joy for All: Tips for Joyous Library Programming
Let's bring joy back to the library — for patrons and staff.
Building Your Library Team
Staff from the Free Library of Philadelphia explored team roles and dynamics to learn what strengths they bring to a team.
Mystery Reader: A Reward for Reading
Shh! The Mystery Reader is on the loose, hunting for students who are reading for pleasure.
Community Needs: Anything You Want, You Got It
When the Palos Verdes Library District embarked on a major initiative to serve older adults, they knew the first step: a needs assessment.
Support ALA's Cultural Communities Fund
Gifts to ALA in support of library programming will be matched until Dec. 31, 2018. Please donate today.
The Path to Healthy Aging: Partnering with Aging Councils and Agencies
Reach older adults in your community with by partnering with local aging councils and agencies.
Book Club Round-Up: From Our Archives
Looking for ways to spice up your book club? Check out these ideas from our archives.
Our Picks for Blind Date with a Book
Looking for selections for your Blind Date with a Book display? Here are some titles with eye-catching opening lines.
Fact-Checking Resources for Students
Young people are inundated with inaccurate stories. These youth-friendly resources can show them the light.
8 Ways to Save Money on Programming
Small library? Small budget? No problem! Chelsea Price shares tips for programming on a shoestring.
Defining Community Engagement and Outreach
What exactly do we mean by community engagement? Library leaders involved in the Community-Centered Libraries initiative share their definitions.
'Check Out' the Things Libraries Circulate
Everyone expects to be able to check out books and DVDs. But telescopes? Cake pans? Litter clean-up kits?
Last-Minute Ways to Be Part of Small Business Saturday®
This year, Small Business Saturday® will be taking place on Saturday, Nov. 24 — but it’s not too late to get involved.