On April 6, 2026, a federal court granted the Trump Administration’s request to withdraw its appeal of a federal judge’s earlier ruling that struck down the Administration’s dismantling of the ...

On April 9, 2026, the American Library Association (ALA) – the largest library association in the world – and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – the nation’s ...

Library funding is under threat. Find out how you can show up for libraries: ala.org/showup.

AASL’s President Program will be held during ALA’s Annual Conference, June 25-29, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 am- 11:30 am. For more information about this and ...

Public Library Association (PLA) has announced the results of its 2026 election. Members elected Dr. Skye Patrick, County Librarian and Director of LA County Library, to the office of 2027–2028 PLA ...

Members elected Barbara Johnson, Instructional Technology Coordinator and Certified School Librarian for Colchester Public ...

While this guide primarily focuses on virtual storytime, it also includes helpful resources and suggestions for other online library experiences and virtual children’s programs. This resource was ...

The ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects began as an ALA Presidential initiative of Dr. Loriene Roy, ALA President in 2007-2008 and Notable IRRT Member. Citations ...

Upcoming webinars from Core covering the areas of access and equity, assessment, buildings & operations, leadership & management, metadata & collections, and technology.

Libraries are among the most trusted institutions in America, providing opportunity and enrichment at every stage in life. Yet in recent years, libraries have been facing unprecedented challenges – ...