A New eCourse to Learn the Grant Process for a New Year
This first-of-its-kind ALA self-paced eCourse provides a comprehensive foundation in collaborative grantseeking, proposal development and submission
Call for Advisors: A Year of STEM
ALA is seeking six librarian advisors with expertise in serving early learners, curating book lists and offering STEM programming to support a new project.
Behind the Scenes with Milwaukee Public Library’s TikTok
Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos.
Apply Now: ‘Pulitzer on the Road’ Traveling Exhibition
Public libraries are invited to apply to receive the new traveling exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire. Apply by March 27, 2026.
Sarah Jessica Parker & Book Club Central
ALA's star-studded book club resource is a one-stop shop for engaging content and helpful information.
Keeping Tabs on Deadlines with Excel
How do track deadlines? If you’re making lists or plugging in Outlook reminders, there may be an easier way.
Quick & Easy Professional Development
Article discussion groups are perfect for offering quick and easy professional development for teachers.
Meet-huh? Getting Started with Meetup
Meetup.com can be a powerful community-building tool — if you know how to use it.
One Community: Celebrations of Indigenous History
How a library in Woodstock, NB (Canada) celebrates Indigenous history and culture all year long.
APPLY NOW: 'The Vietnam War' Program Kits
Apply now to receive a programming kit for "The Vietnam War," a documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
Digitization Events and Library Partnerships
Learn how your library can partner with area businesses to help patrons digitize, organize and share family photographs.
Summer Reading at a Small Tribal Library
How does a small tribe support children's literacy when patrons live far away and the library is out of shelf space?
Hosting a Long Night Against Procrastination
A late-night academic library program give students everything they need to plow through finals week.
IMLS Funds $500,000 ALA Research Project
Through NILPPA, ALA will study the characteristics, audiences, outcomes and value of U.S. library public programming.
Board Game Night: A Beginner's Guide
Get gaming! Learn how to develop and host a successful board game night for any and all ages.
ALA, Harwood Institute Announce 2017 Public Innovators Lab for Libraries
The fifth annual training will teach libraries of all types to lead community change.