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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.

I Want to Teach Yoga but Don't Know Where to Start

Blogger Jenn Carson shares how to remain calm and confident while teaching patrons the downward-facing dog.

New Year's-Inspired Crafts for Teens

Check out these gold, glitzy and cold-weather craft ideas compiled by blogger Kimberli Buckley.

Hour of Code

Join the global computer science movement by offering self-guided, hour-long coding tutorials at your library.

Access Entertainment introduces patrons to free digital content

At the Mid-Continent Public Library, staff members help patrons make sense of their devices and the vast world of free content.

Dec 17, 2015

Library Offers Safe Space for LGBT Event

When an elementary school was threatened with a lawsuit and had to cancel a book reading, the public library opened its doors.

Programs for Ex-Offenders

While the library welcomes ex-offenders, they can be a difficult population to target. Here are three ways to market and tailor your programs to this less-visible group.

Rural Roots: Holiday Tradition

Larry Grieco's take on a well-known Christmas poem has become part of his small town's holiday traditions.

Pizza and Positivity

University of Dayton Libraries has the formula for a great finals week: free pizza for students, nostalgia for alumni, and warm fuzzies for everyone.

Holidaze Crafts for Teens

Throw a holiday craft party for teens and help them make cute creations for their families and friends.

The Overnight Expert

You've been tasked with creating a program on an unfamiliar topic. Don't panic!

Nov 25, 2015

An Interview with Blue Valley High School's Ken Stewart

Inspired by an ALA training session, a Kansas librarian integrated community voices into his high school library.

Where Christmas Begins

An exhibit of nativities from around the world is cause for celebration each year at the University of Dayton.