Call for Advisors: Libraries as Leaders in Bridging Divides
ALA is seeking four advisors for Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Libraries as Leaders in Bridging Divides. Applications are due by November 13.
Introducing the First-Ever ALA Demo Day: Games & Play
Demo Day: Games & Play (Nov. 18, 2026) will showcase innovative games, puzzles, toys and play-based learning resources designed to engage library users of all ages. Free with registration!
From Relationships to Recipes: Preserving the Stories of Our Latino Community Through a Collaborative Cookbook
This community cookbook, celebrating the local Latino community, was an opportunity for programming, historical preservation and cross-cultural engagement.
Springfield City Library Helps Voters Get Reader. Voter. Ready.
As midterms approach, your library can help community members stay informed and prepared to participate in elections while also supporting year-round civic participation.
Science Cafés: Engaging with Science
The winner of ALA's 2015 Programming Excellence Award helped its community get the facts on fracking.
Genealogy for Kids
In a three-hour workshop, kids at the Torrance (Calif.) Public Library dig into their family histories.
Delightful Programs: Takeaways from Computers in Libraries 2015
Computers in Libraries offered low-fi advice on keeping patrons engaged.
Zombies, Zombies, Everywhere
Zombie parties are a great way to engage your teen groups.
So, You Want to Start a Minecraft Program
Want to start a Minecraft program, but aren't sure where to start? Here are some things to consider.
May is Mental Health Month
One in five people will experience a mental health disorder this year. Libraries can help raise awareness.
Welcome to the New Programming Librarian
Your online resources for all things library programming-related is back with a new look.
Q&A with Baltimore Library Manager
In the aftermath of Freddie Gray's death, riots swelled outside Diggs' branch. Here's how the library responded.
Yoga in the Library
Common questions asked and answered about yoga programs in public and school libraries.
Gear Up for Bike Month
Gear up for some fun programming for National Bike Month with these spoke-tacular ideas.
Naked Truth: Tell Your Story
Inspired by StoryCorps and "The Moth," Mill Valley Public Library offers its own spin on storytelling.
A Visit to Chicago Public Library's Maker Lab
Learn about Chicago Public Library's makerspace, its future and the challenges of running the lab.