A Cost-Effective Path to Safer Communities and Second Chances, a new report by the American Library Association, explores the essential role of prison libraries in lowering recidivism by better ...

The American Library Association, its 8 divisions, 21 round tables, and offices host many conferences, meetings, forums, institutes, and other events. Use the filters to explore our many available ...

The freedom to read is essential to our democracy. It is continuously under attack. Private groups and public authorities in various parts of the country are working to remove or limit access to ...

Graphic Novels in Libraries Month was established in 2019 by Booklist, the book review magazine of the American Library Association. Taking place in July, this initiative promotes and celebrates ...

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has announced that Finkelstein Memorial Library is the recipient of the 2025 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved" ...

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 ...

#ARSL2025 is the conference for rural and small libraries. It will take place Sept. 17-20, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This year's conference theme is Libraries Rise!