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?
Call for Advisors: Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults
ALA is seeking nine librarian advisors to support a new project to evaluate and summarize the state of older adult programming in libraries and offer recommendations.
Outdoor Water Party
If you're willing to get a little wet, water games are a fun way to get kids moving.
Juvie 101: Six Things I Learned Doing Outreach at a Juvenile Detention Center
Librarian Paula Willey explains the steps she took — and you can replicate — to bring books and authors to a local juvenile detention center.
Celebrate International Game Week
Re-establish the relationship between teens and the library with tabletop gaming.
APPLY NOW: 'Stand Up for Health' Workshop
Get $500 to attend a health and wellness preconference workshop at the Public Library Association 2018 Conference.
Marketing with Subtle Nudges
No need to beat them over the head. Try these subtle methods to encourage patrons to attend your event.
Dialogue & Deliberation Workshop Stipend for Small/Rural Public Libraries
Public libraries that serve small and/or rural communities may apply for a stipend to attend a workshop at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference.
Lessons from Totality: The 2017 Solar Eclipse
The next North American total solar eclipse is only seven years away. Will you be ready?
Making Trivia Masters: Using Trivia to Turn Students into Explorers
A weekly trivia challenge encourages students to explore lesser-known parts of their library.
Cultural Cooks
Serve up this cooking program that draws on the local talent and knowledge of your patrons
Marketing Using Facebook Events
The elusive Facebook event. Who sees it? Do people use Facebook events anymore? Is it worth your time?
Get Ready for Small Business Saturday®
Learn how your library can unite small businesses in your community on Nov 25.
My Favorite Things: School Library Resources
We all have our go-to spots to search for program inspiration. Here are a few favorites.