The American Library Association (ALA) was founded in Philadelphia in 1876 amid the patriotic spectacle of our nation’s centennial celebrations. But it’s Chicago, the Association’s home for more than ...

ALA's Annual Conference and Exhibition returns to Chicago, and the 150th celebration signifies the momentum we carry into the ...

We've compiled a master list of Chicago restaurants where you can celebrate ALA150 while attending the 2026 Annual Conference ...

A new national poll commissioned by the American Library Association (ALA) released on March 24 shows that seven in 10 voters oppose removing books from public libraries, including majorities of ...

May 26, 2026 200 × 300 Confident Readers’ Advisory cover of Librarian Tales ...

Registrants browse the ribbon bar at the 2022 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Washington, D.C. Photo: EPNAC From June 23 to 28, the American Library Association (ALA) held its 2022 Annual ...

With the acceleration of human-driven climate change, libraries are playing an increased role in helping their communities navigate environmental calamities. The downtown public library in Asheville, ...

ALA was founded in Philadelphia in 1876 amid the patriotic spectacle of our nation’s centennial celebrations. But it’s Chicago, the Association’s home for more than a century, that will welcome the ...

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A fairy house on display at Port Townsend (Wash.) Public Library. The library uses items from nearby beaches and trails for its workshops. Photo: Port Townsend (Wash.) Public Library ...

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