Libraries as the Connective Tissue in Addressing the Digital Divide
Through ALA's Community Connect initiative, libraries in small towns have enhanced internet access for underserved populations, opening doors for patrons and increasing the visibility of libraries as key hubs in their communities.
Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets
We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.
Reader Voter Ready: Support Voter Engagement Through These Program Ideas
Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. Libraries play an important role in ensuring voters are prepared to participate in local, state and national elections. Check out these program ideas to support voter engagement at your library.
Aging Together: What Libraries Are Learning About Serving Older Adults
Whether working in large urban systems or small-town libraries, four library workers emphasize that older adults are not a niche audience. They are a vital part of the library community.
'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.
Book Art
Got old, outdated or damaged books? Before you toss them into the recycling bin, consider turning them into book art.
Library Designs Doll to Celebrate Community
A librarian and her patrons created a doll celebrating their community’s Indian American population.
Hosting a Drag Queen Story Hour
A library director shares his experience hosting the popular — and controversial — storytime event.
Free Library of Philadelphia’s Community-Centered Initiative
Starting this month, 300 Free Library staff will learn and practice the skills necessary to thrive as the role of libraries evolves.
Libraries Help Each Other Address Food Insecurity
These two library programs help fill patrons' heads, bellies and hearts.
American Dream Literacy Initiative Grants
Public libraries are invited to apply by Dec. 14 for a $10,000 grant to support adult literacy services.
A Mystery Maker Challenge
Even without a dedicated makerspace, you can still incorporate maker elements into your day.
Welcome New Baby Program
Providing a book for a new baby builds community between the library, schools and families.
Familiar With Financial Literacy?
ALA is seeking contributing authors for a book on personal finance and financial literacy in libraries.
APPLY NOW: American Creed Grants
Public libraries are invited to apply by Nov. 19 for programming grants centered around a PBS film.