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.
Apply Now: 2026-27 Cohort of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program
Apply to join a cohort of public library workers to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.
“It Made All the Difference in the World to Learn About the Experiences of Others”: The Value of Patron Feedback in Accessibility Reviews
By asking patrons to offer feedback on existing accessibility barriers, libraries can ensure that the changes they make to spaces and services reflect and address genuine community needs.
Accessibility as a Path to Sustainability
By centering the needs and priorities of people with disabilities, libraries are investing in accessibility upgrades that will bring long-term benefits to their communities.
Harry Potter: Event Extravaganzas
Are you ready for Harry Potter's 20th anniversary in 2017? Here are some big ideas to get you thinking.
ALA Awarded Community Engagement Grant
ALA has been awarded $243,922 for a project that will train library professionals in community leadership techniques.
Clip Art No More: Using Free Stock Photos
Finding quality (and free!) photos for programs and marketing materials has become much easier.
Banned Books Week 4 Teens
Mrs. Librarian Lady presents some thought-provoking ideas to get teens involved in Banned Books Week.
Library Mini-Golf
When summer reading ended at Fisher Library, kids celebrated with 15 holes of mini-golf — in the library.
Meet at the Lodge: A Mini-Camp for Kids
Skokie (Ill.) Public Library built upon their free summer lunch program with a variety of kids' programs.
Time to Meet Your New Faculty!
At Loyola Marymount University, the New Faculty Orientation library reception sets the stage for collaborative faculty-library relationships.
Get Kids Problem-Solving with Brushbots
What do you get when you combine a toothbrush head, a pager motor, a straw, a rubber band and a battery?
The Blog Post about Blogs: Developing a Class on Blogging
Thinking of starting your own blogging class? Here are some of the lessons I learned.
Library Olympics
A library-themed Olympic Games competition invited staff teams to go for the gold.
More Summer Fun with Dream Catchers and Playing in the Dirt
Teens can create sweet dreams and dig in the dirt with these fun crafts.
Wikipedia: 'Intellectual Makerspace'
Can Wikipedia be embraced in libraries? These academic library professionals say "yes."