Commemorating 250 Years: 12 Library Programs to Explore Local History During the United States Semiquincentennial
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Start preparing now with these 12 program ideas.
What Library Patrons Have to Say About Accessibility
Three library users with disabilities share what they've noticed and what they'd still like to see in their library's accessibility efforts.
Partnering for Accessibility in Small & Rural Libraries
Community partnerships can be instrumental for small and rural libraries. These libraries share how they benefit from working with partners on important accessibility projects.
Solving Accessibility Challenges in Small & Rural Libraries
Through a combination of practical workarounds, creative rethinking and sheer persistence, these small and rural libraries have worked to bring their accessibility plans to fruition.
The Journey to Understanding Libraries
Sa-de Brown shares how she became a library employee and what she's gaining from the Community-Centered Libraries project.
Reaching Out to People with Disabilities
Kathy Middleton shares how community engagement helped her library serve people with disabilities.
Apply by July 15 to be part of the Great Stories Club's uncoming theme, "Growing Up Brave on the Margins."
Wrapping Up a Grant Project
The programs are over, the partnerships are winding down. But not so fast — there’s still work to done.
Zine Machine: A DIY Magazine Primer
Encourage your teens to express themselves in a fun (and cheap!) zine-making workshop.
Tiny Library, Big Carnival
A small budget didn’t stop Meservey Public Library from starting a huge, community-wide annual event.
2019 Public Innovators Lab for Libraries
Learn to lead positive change in your community at this workshop with ALA and The Harwood Institute.
Health and Wellness: Worthy of Full-Time Programming
Through a full-time youth health and program coordinator position, a Texas library is infusing wellness into all of its programming.
Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt
Based on the TV show, Corning Public Library's Amazing Race led adults on a county-wide hunt for clues.
Community Conversations: Dialogue about Health
A New York Public Library branch hosted a series of health-related conversations, with scientists present to clarify the facts.
6 Places to Look for Program Inspiration
It’s not easy to keep library programming fresh, but these tips can help you find inspiration.
Call for Contributors: Community Engagement Book
The ALA Public Programs Office is seeking contributing authors for a book about community engagement in libraries.