American Library Association

NEW: ALA and AASL decry the censorship taking place at Department of Defense school libraries and other DOD library facilities. The DOD's shameful censorship decrees erase history and silence the voices of Americans whose lives reflect the diversity of our nation. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/gSVyCD9C #ShowUpForOurLibraries

Residents of Redding, Connecticut, can now connect with loved ones experiencing memory loss thanks to a program implemented at the Mark Twain Library. With support from a $10,000 grant from ALA’s "Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities" program, the library has compiled and begun circulating memory kits designed to help families and friends connect with loved ones. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4hZ2nyG #ForOurLibraries

✨ In 1776, Philadelphia ignited a revolution that shaped a nation. A century later, in 1876, ALA began its own movement, with the first-ever ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Now, nearly 150 years later, ALA Annual returns to Philly—where history meets innovation, and where we’ll once again come together to shape the future of libraries. 📅 🚀 Mark your calendars—you don't want to miss it! https://bit.ly/4cMA8Ao

Yesterday, ALA & a bipartisan coalition of civil society groups, archivists, librarians, & historians strongly reaffirmed that the Archivist of the United States should be appointed based on professional qualifications, not politics. Read our full letter to the Administration: https://lnkd.in/gp43q5Xa

"If you want to control people, you interfere with their access to information. That's why we're telling people to come together and unite against book bans." Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom https://lnkd.in/gCDDN3pa

At Tom C. Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas, school librarian Lucy Podmore created an award-winning interactive “Freedom Walk” to teach students and the community how censorship issues affect library access. "They were asking a lot of questions," says Podmore. "I thought, 'Holy smokes, they're interested in this.' Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4aWJ3j6

"Now, more than ever, ALA has our backs. And we have theirs." Join legendary comics creators Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud — become a Supporter of the American Library Association. #ForOurLibraries → https://lnkd.in/gCsuyAtT

Libraries help us preserve and understand our past, enrich our present, and prepare for the future. Now more than ever, they need your support. Today, we're launching a new program to defend libraries, fight censorship, and secure funding for vital resources. Learn more and become a supporter today — for all of us — #ForOurLibraries. https://lnkd.in/gCsuyAtT

The Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award is now open for nominations until May 1, 2025. School librarians in K-12 are invited to apply for this annual $5,000 award to recognize outstanding school library programming: https://bit.ly/4gnl11P Eligibility: U.S. school libraries, public or private, that serve children in any combination of grades K-12 are eligible, provided the library is staffed by a state-certified librarian.

📚 Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table by joining the National African American Read-In! ala.org/cskbart Encourage reading, reflection, and conversation by exploring powerful books by Black authors. Download free graphics from the ALA website to promote the event in your library community—including a reading tracker featuring award-winning titles.