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Learning Across Generations at PLA 2026

From AI-powered book clubs for older adults to teen workforce development programs and culinary literacy inspired by Indigenous food traditions, PLA 2026 offered one small-library director practical ideas for strengthening community learning and engagement. The conference highlighted how libraries of all sizes can create innovative programs that connect technology, literacy, culture, and lifelong learning