The Public Library Association (PLA) has opened its annual survey, the "2025 Public Library Services for Strong Communities Survey," and invites all U.S. public libraries to participate.

Pioneering actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named honorary chair of Banned Books Week, which will take place ...

Leadership Development Committee has selected 27 exceptional librarians to participate in the Fall 2025 PLA Leadership Academy.

Library funding is under threat. Find out how you can show up for libraries: ala.org/showup.

The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), empowers leaders to transform teaching and learning.

Library funding is under threat. Find out how you can show up for libraries: ala.org/showup.

CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the date and location for the Youth Media Awards Public Announcement. The Youth Media Awards recognize the top books, digital media, ...

learn strategies to use your student leadership program for generating greater visibility for the school library, increased administrative support, better communication with the school community, and ...

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 ...

The American Library Association (ALA), the voice of America's libraries, is the oldest, largest and most influential library association in the world. Its more than 50,000 members are primarily ...

There is no legal definition of "hate speech" under U.S. law, just as there is no legal definition for evil ideas, rudeness, unpatriotic speech, or any other kind of speech that people might condemn.

The Sibert Award is presented annually to the author, author/illustrator, co-authors, or author and illustrator named on the title page of the most distinguished informational book for children ...