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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.

Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026

ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.

Nov 6, 2015

APPLY NOW: The Big Read

Apply by Jan. 29 for a community reading grant of up to $20,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Prevent Bullying through Exercise

Programs encouraging friendship and exercise can drastically reduce bullying among children and teens.

Nov 2, 2015

'Thinking Money' Exhibition

Make financial literacy fun and engaging for tweens, teens and their families.

Art on the Brain

Reach the elusive "new adult" demographic by inviting them to create art. (Pro tip: Pizza helps draw crowds.)

The Very Important Prize

The University of Dayton's Club Roesch VIP contest is free, it's fun, and students really want to win it.

Programs for Family Caregivers

This Family Caregivers Month (and year-round), help those who spend so much of their lives helping others.

The Best Minecraft Mini-Games (According to Middle Schoolers)

Blogger Veronica Stork recommends three Minecraft mini-games to play with your patrons.

Oct 13, 2015

ALA Programming Award

Nominate your library to receive a $5,000 award for excelling in programming.

Libraries Mean Business

Mid-Continent Public Library is making entrepreneurs their business by offering programs that provide information and skills they need to be successful.

5 Coolest Board Games to Play with Tweens

Looking for new board games to play with your tween and teen patrons? Look no further. Blogger Veronica Stork recommends five games sure to capture their interest.

A Moving Promotion

Torrance Public Library turned its bleak white Econoline van into a promotional powerhouse.

Rural Roots: Social Media

Despite finding social media "puerile and repulsive," blogger Larry Grieco has finally jumped on the bandwagon.