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.
Civics in the Library: Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?
How much do you know about civics? Take a sample citizenship test and help assist patrons at the library to become stronger participants in the democratic process.
Disability Pride Month Resource Round-up
July is Disability Pride Month. This list of resources can help prepare your library to celebrate with programs, book displays and educational opportunities.
Partnering for Stronger Programming
This new toolkit provides five tools for library workers with actionable steps to help partnerships grow sustainably and meet programming goals.
Tips for Joyous Library Programming
Let's bring joy back to the library — for patrons and staff.
Recommended Sessions for ALA Annual 2024
Getting ready for ALA Annual Conference 2024? Check out these recommended sessions for programming librarians.
The Gerber/Hart LGBTQ+ Library & Archives
The Gerber/Hart Library and Archives collects and preserves LGBTQ+ history and culture in the Midwest and invites community members to actively engage in program and exhibit planning.
Libraries and Voter Registration
From voter registration events to programs related to voting, libraries are an important part of the civic education process.
Digital Literacy for All Ages
Digital technology has become the driving force for many aspects of life. Here are some tools and resources to help empower learners of all ages through digital literacy.
Building Successful Library-Museum Partnerships
A new report shares examples of successful library-museum partnerships and highlights several promising areas for future collaboration between these community pillars.
Enhancing Library Accessibility for Older Adults
Though age is not a disability, many older adults experience barriers that directly impact their interactions with their environment. Senior patrons share what they're looking for in library accessibility upgrades.
Building Accessibility into Community Conversations
How can your library engage populations with disabilities? Take these tips and insights to help build accessibility into community outreach and conversation programs.
Children's Earth Day Books and Programs
A lot of children’s nature literature, though well-meaning, pushes a narrative of “it’s up to you to save the world!” The librarians behind the Blueberry Award share ideas for excellent Earth Day programs and book suggestions that inspire a love for nature in young people without inciting climate anxiety or fear.