The American Library Association (ALA) announced that registration is open for Recharging in Challenging Times, a one-day virtual event for library professionals worldwide on February 10, 2026.

Libraries Respond to social justice issuesLibraries Respond Pages Black Lives Matter Combating Xenophobia and Fake News in light of COVID-19 Cyber-bullying and Doxxing Drag Queen Story Hour Immigrants ...

This set of frequently asked questions is intended to help library workers, library advocates, and library users understand this Executive Order. In early October, the federal government entered a ...

Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island struck down the Trump Administration’s attempts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Through the generous support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, ALA is pleased to offer the National Day of Racial Healing ...

Embark on a journey into the world of autism through the eyes of Jon Davis, an information services assistant at the Spartanburg County Public Library in South Carolina. Jon is an autistic person ...

"ALA stands with school and academic libraries, their dedicated library workers and the talented staff of the Education Department. Together with our partners in education, ALA will work to protect ...

Hear insights and innovations from a new report about public libraries at the forefront of adult learning in the United States.

ALA, its Divisions, Round Tables and Affiliates host many conferences, and in-person and online events to showcase cutting-edge developments in library advocacy, information literacy, and many other ...

The American Library Association (ALA) announced the six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction ...