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Libraries as the Connective Tissue in Addressing the Digital Divide

Through ALA's Community Connect initiative, libraries in small towns have enhanced internet access for underserved populations, opening doors for patrons and increasing the visibility of libraries as key hubs in their communities.

Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets

We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.

Reader Voter Ready: Support Voter Engagement Through These Program Ideas

Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. Libraries play an important role in ensuring voters are prepared to participate in local, state and national elections. Check out these program ideas to support voter engagement at your library.

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.

Share Your Feedback

The American Library Association explores the growing area of library programming and how events reach library users.

Get Beyond Deadlock

The “Naming and Framing Public Issues” webinar series aims to help librarians approach challenging public issues in their communities. 

National Women's History Month

In recognition of Women’s History Month, a list of programming resources has been compiled to help celebrate.

African American History Month

A compilation of programming resources to help celebrate the vital role African Americans have played in American history.

Connecting Girls with STEM Resources

Women hold almost half of US jobs but fewer than 25 percent of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) positions.