Free Resource Guide and Book List: Cents-sational Reads to Teach Young People About Money
This new guide helps libraries build financial education collections and offers an assortment of programming ideas to transform learning about money into memorable experiences.
Apply Now: Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant - Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All
The seventh annual community engagement grant will support two library projects under the concept of "Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All.”
Apply Now: Three Libraries to Receive $2,500 Peggy Barber Tribute Grant
The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant will provide $2,500 to three libraries to support programming related to strengthening community ties through libraries as third spaces.
Bringing Home the Concept of Where We Come From: Programs on Human Migration
Experience "airplane" travel, create a family tree and hear migration stories from community members. These programs explore the question: Where do we come from?
Report Censorship (Even Programs!)
Books aren't the only items threatened with censorship. Report challenges to library programs to ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom.
Don’t Throw It Out! Fix It at a Repair Café
At Repair Cafés, volunteers make broken items like new again — and keep them out of landfills.
8 Ways to Save Money on Programming in a Tiny Library (Part 2)
A small programming budget doesn't need to hold you back. Here are more tips for programming on a shoestring.
Navigating the Information Landscape: Resources for Young People
Use these resources to teach students to be thoughtful researchers and critical consumers of information.
Tile Art
This easy, low-budget and intergenerational program uses ceramic tiles and markers to make freeform pieces of art.
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.