News & Opinion

red yellow green words and a 2025 graphic on a black background

Honoring Black History: Engaging Library Programs and Initiatives for Every Community

As February arrives, so does Black History Month, a time to honor the rich history and contributions of Black and […]

Join Public Libraries Online on BlueSky!

illustration of human figures holding hands against a patchwork sky with rain and a cloud ovwer one person and another holding an umbrella over them

The Library Workers Support Group: A Response to Workplace Trauma

multicolored light bulbs against a teal background

Best Practices for Engaging Seniors at the Library

Author Photo of David Tereshchuk

“I’m Wedded To The Truth” – David Tereshchuk On His Heart-Rending Memoir

Rx for Community Wellness: How Social Prescribing Can Empower Libraries to Boost Public Health

survey data graphics

New Survey Will Provide Vital Data About Library Facility Needs

New FYI Podcast! Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries

Cover Art for The Birds Of Dog

“I Was On A Treasure Hunt” – Ann B. Parson On Her Fascinating Debut Novel

Community Day of Action in orange against a black background

Freedom to Read Day of Action – October 19

Illustration of a light bulb

VA Launches Redesigned Burn Pit Registry

A group of Filipino and Asian American people pose with peace signs and smiles in front of a projector screen that reads "Nakikita: The Rise of Filipino Creatives in Literature and Beyond".

Nakikita: The Rise of Filipino Creatives in Literature and Beyond at #ALAAC24

four hands holding white puzzle pieces over a puzzle

Richmond Public Library Works with Virginia Poverty Law Center to Provide Eviction Help

yellow and black illustration of a talk bubble with three dots and a hand holding a black microphone

Teen Theater Programming – An Interview with Kate Whitman

people sitting on multi-colored word bubbles on a light blue background

Share Your Library Joy Story

image of lights turning into computer bytes

Digitizing Local Zines

illustration of people sitting word bubbles some holding laptops some talking -word bubbles in purple, pink, blue, green, and yellow, with dots in them (indicating thoughts or words)

Strategies for Success as a Neurodiverse Librarian

Library Programming to Support New or Struggling Readers

Creating Cultural Change: Bringing DEI to Life – a Reflection

PLA Member Spotlight: ALA Annual Conference 2024

The Science of Reading @ Your Public Library

PLA Member Spotlight: ALA Annual Conference 2024

multicolored thought bubbles

How to Survive Departmental Restructuring in a Public Library

multi racial hands reaching into a rainbow colored sky

Public Libraries Celebrate Pride

Queer* Query LGBTQIA+ Health Resources in the Library