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Join us in Chicago, June 25–29, for the 2026 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition as we celebrate 150 years of ALA and shape the future of libraries together.
 

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Present your ideas on topics facing library Trustees, Friends, and Foundations, and receive two complimentary registrations for United Virtual 2026! Program proposals are open through April 24.

ALA members can now cast their ballots in the 2026 ALA Election. Learn more about the candidates and vote by April 1.

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From digital literacy and intellectual freedom to AI governance and community care, our latest publications equip library workers to lead with courage, compassion, and clarity. Browse the catalog.

Congress has begun preparation for next year's federal budget. Make sure libraries are supported by contacting your Senators before April 17.

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Celebrating ALA's 150th Anniversary

Our anniversary blog is your behind-the-scenes look at the legacy we’re honoring and the future we’re building, with regular stories on how we’re celebrating. Plus: Explore rarely seen images from the ALA Archives—snapshots of 150 years of librarianship, leadership, and community impact.

Check out the Anniversary Blog

Read the Latest Issue of American Libraries

Read the March/April 2026 issue of American Libraries, featuring an interview with Mychal Threets, host of the new Reading Rainbow reboot and this year’s National Library Week honorary chair. Plus, articles on library wins worth celebrating, turning political representatives into library champions, airport libraries, and more.

Read the March/April issue

Get Involved

ALA is the largest membership association in the library industry. It's a community of people working together to ensure that libraries remain vital centers of literacy, access, and opportunity.

By giving to ALA, you are helping us improve library and information services and the profession of librarianship to ensure access to information for all.

Fight Censorship: Take Action Against Book Bans

ALA compiles data on book challenges from reports filed by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States.

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Book Résumés help librarians, parents, and community members defend books from censorship. They detail each title’s significance and educational value and are easy to share with administrators, review committees, and elected officials.
 

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Your front line reports help ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom to stay on top of trends and supply library workers with resources to combat censorship. You can also help get the word out and encourage reporting of book censorship.

Report a challenge.

News Around ALA

See all ALA News at the ALA News and Press Center

Stay updated on ALA's latest news, events, and initiatives in libraries nationwide.

PLA seeks responses to 2025 Public Library Services for Strong Communities Surv…

PLA invites all U.S. public libraries to participate.

Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults

ALA will produce a final report providing insights, program models and recommendations.

Upcoming eLearning Opportunities

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The Accidental Law Librarian: Legal Reference for Public Service Librarians

Where can I find child support guidelines? What are the laws in Nevada on gun ownership? How do I copyright my name? Any librarian who serves the public is apt to get such questions. With no legal training

07
Apr

eLearning

Best of Core Forum: How to Create a Patron-Centered Administration

Do you want to take your library’s customer service to the next level? If so, this session is for you. We’ll share a step-by-step overview of how libraries have overhauled their customer service philosophy and

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Apr

eLearning

No-Cost Advisory: What to do when there's no budget

A 60-webinar on using resources to create advisory materials

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Apr

eLearning

No Cost Advisory: What to do when there's no budget

A 60- minute webinar on using online resources for creation of advisory materials at little to no cost to the library.

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Apr

eLearning

Navigating Institutional Change Through Collaboration and Use of Management Tools

Description: Over the past two years, the Collection Services department of our library faced numerous staff impacts including retirements, staff shortages, hiring freezes and potential budget cuts. To maintain

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Apr

eLearning

Best of Core Forum - Ethics, AI, and Cataloging: A Practical Approach

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to streamline metadata workflows and increase the capacity of cataloging operations. Interest in the promise of AI has accelerated since the release of ChatGPT in

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Apr

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Memorable Messaging: Conversations That Make an Impact

April 2026 Learning Live

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Apr

eLearning

Best of Core Forum: Power of a Community The Colorado Chicano Movement

Documenting the cultural heritage and unique experiences of your community members provides a more inclusive archival record. This presentation covers the steps needed to establish relationships and work with

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Apr

eLearning

Webinar

The Power of Boundaries

Explore why boundaries matter in public service and how they contribute to a safer, more sustainable work environment.

ALA eLearning

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Apr

eLearning

Webinar

The Power of Boundaries

Explore why boundaries matter in public service and how they contribute to a safer, more sustainable work environment.

ALA eLearning

Underserved populations frequently do not have access to a library—or they may even be unaware that they have an information need. How can we as a profession effectively reach them? 

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Visit the Graphics Gift Shop for all-new Vintage ALA items--t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, pencil pouches, stickers, and more!

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$20.49

Designed to support state curricula and teaching standards, this full-color book combines facsimiles of primary sources from the Library of Congress's unparalleled collections with teaching strategies and mroe resources.

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$19.99

Whether it's a hardcover or paperback, an audiobook, or eBook, it's all reading! Display this poster to celebrate and promote reading in a variety of formats.

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$18.00

Resource Quick Links

ALSC's Children's Notable lists highlight media for children 14 years of age and younger of especially commendable quality that demonstrate respect for young people’s intelligence and imagination; exhibit venturesome creativity; and reflect and encourage the interests of children and young adolescents in exemplary ways.

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Programming Resources

The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office empowers libraries to create vibrant hubs of learning and connection in communities of all types.

Learn more about the ALA Public Programs Office 

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ALA's Programming Librarian website is a place for library professionals to share, learn, and be inspired to present excellent programming for their communities. 

Browse the Programming Librarian website 

News and Press Center

For more than 140 years, the American Library Association has been the trusted voice for all libraries, advocating for the profession and the library's role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. 

Contact the ALA Communications, Marketing, and Media Relations team to learn more about ALA positions and actions and get comprehensive insights into key issues facing libraries nationwide.

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ALA Connect

Discussion boards and shared libraries provide collaboration tools connecting more than 50,000 library professionals with a wide variety of interests and specialization is the place to share ideas and make new connections with library workers across the globe.

Complete your profile and grow your online professional network at ALA Connect!