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From Stories to Lifelong Readers
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (105+ words) This program features award-winning writer, educator, and Founder of Nerds for Literacy, Tony Weaver Jr., in a dynamic discussion on the power of inclusive storytelling and its impact on youth literacy. Tony is known for creating diverse stories that help…...
Centering Makers’ Values: An Outcomes Framework for Adult Makers in Public Libraries
1+ week, 1+ day ago (654+ words) Concludes by sharing resources you can use to guide the design, delivery, and evaluation of your libraries’ making activities for adults and to communicate the benefits adults take away. At the conclusion of this on-demand webinar, participants will be able…...
Meet the PLA Board | Public Library Association
1+ week, 6+ day ago (234+ words) Dr. Patrick was appointed to lead LA County Library on February 1, 2016. With a career that spans leadership roles at Broward County Library, Queens Public Library in New York, and San Francisco Public Library, she oversees LA County Library’s $230 million annual…...
ALA Special Report surveys Generative AI policies for public and academic libraries
2+ week, 3+ day ago (356+ words) For immediate release | July 6, 2026 ALA Publishing & Media American Library Association launches national advocacy campaign to fight FCC attack on library funding The American Library Association, along with SHLB Coalition partners, launched a full-scall advocacy campaign today after the FCC voted…...
American Library Association partners with Heritage Auctions for sale of historic READ® posters
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (596+ words) For immediate release | June 18, 2026 CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is partnering with Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest collections auctioneer, to auction a rare selection of ALA’s iconic READ® posters, offering supporters, collectors, and library fans a chance to own…...
Explore American history with easily sharable, classroom-ready materials from the Library of Congress
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (417+ words) For immediate release | June 18, 2026 CHICAGO — American Library Association proudly announces two new publications in “Discover and Learn with the Library,” an educational series published by the Library of Congress in association with ALA Editions. US history, including its culture, economy,…...
Core President's Program: Healing the Modern Brain with Dr. Drew Ramsey
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (418+ words) For immediate release | June 10, 2026 CHICAGO—Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures on Saturday, June 27 from 2:30 – 3:30pm CDT during ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, for the Core President's Program featuring Drew Ramsey, MD. Dr. Ramsey has authored five books, including Healing the Modern…...
Turn Your Library Into a Dyslexic Positive Literacy Hub and Help Kids Learn to Read
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (587+ words) Across the country, library workers are pouring time, energy, and heart into connecting with reluctant readers. Despite these efforts, the national data reveals a growing literacy crisis: Libraries and library workers have the power to reverse this trend. Join the…...
Cooke’s updated text on information services to diverse populations | ALA
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (335+ words) For immediate release | June 5, 2026 Examination copies are available for instructors who are interested in adopting this title for course use. ALA Publishing & Media Laufey takes center stage as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month 2026 ALA, SHLB partners disappointed with…...
American Library Association Announces 150th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign: ‘For Our Libraries. For 150 Years More."
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (655+ words) For immediate release | June 3, 2026 CHICAGO - As part of the American Library Association’s 2026 sesquicentennial, the Association is launching a comprehensive fundraising campaign, For Our Libraries. For 150 Years More. “In this sesquicentennial year, we recommit to the principles that have guided us…...