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Creating Youth Opportunities – a Reflection

I had an amazing time attending the PLA 2024 Conference this year thanks to the generous scholarship I received from […]

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Barbara Bush Foundation Joins PLA and AT&T in Promoting Digital Literacy for Adult Learners

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How to Say Hard Things – a Reflection

Free People Read Freely Tote Bags Available

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First Naturalization Ceremony Hosted at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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Libraries as Beacons of Support: Empowering Communities During Mental Health Awareness Month

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Trans Staff and Patrons – a Reflection

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Highlights from PLA2024

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Observation Deck! A Qualitative & Observational Assessment Toolkit

2024 Feature Article Award Winners Announced

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Connecting Communities with Language Resources

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Diverse and Equitable Collections at PLA 2024

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Cultivating Trans Safety through Cis Literacy

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“You Don’t Know How Many People Are In Your Corner Until You Remove Yourself Out Of Your Own Way” – Deesha Dyer On Taking Risks and Tackling Imposter Syndrome

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Getting Spicy at PLA 2024

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Read Romance, Fight Patriarchy – a Reflection

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FYI Podcast Episode: Brooklyn Public Library – Library Card Access Study

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Better Prepared to Charge Forward After PLA 2024

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Gamifying Outreach & Building Community at PLA 2024

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Houseplants in the Library – Beautiful and Educational

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Babytime Boredom to Storytime Joy

Notable Asian Climate Fiction to Read on Earth Day

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Camaraderie, Reignition, and Actualization at PLA 2024

Advancing Equity in Black Birthing Health: Leveraging NNLM Resources and Public Library Partnerships

Dr. Brandy McNeil Named PLA 2025-2026 President

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