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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Works Progress Administration was created in May 1935 as part of the New Deal to provide jobs to the unemployed during the Great Depression. One of the WPA’s most idealistic goals was to send books and librarians to areas where there were none. Read more: bit.ly/4hkgtNC #ALA150
Sepia tone photo of factory workers standing around a rolling book cart at the National Cash Register Company in Dayton, Ohio, circa 1915. Text over photo reads "Libraries During the Great Depression". American Library Association logo
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ilovelibraries.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
In this episode of the "How I Library" podcast, show host Phil Morehart speaks with the husband-and-wife team of filmmaker John Carpenter and comic book publisher Sandy King about their award-winning publishing company, Storm King Comics. Listen here: bit.ly/4hasK73
How I Library Podcast from I Love Libraries. Photos of John Carpenter and Sandy King. American Library Association logo
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy Dolly Day! Dolly's Imagination Library program has provided millions of free books to children. We hope you'll #GiveLikeDolly to your local library and continue her legacy supporting children's literacy. You can also support ALA's work advancing literacy of all kinds: bit.ly/4xPCOYn
Cover of Volume 74, Issue 15 of Booklist, featuring Dolly Parton on the cover in two fun poses.
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ilovelibraries.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
In this review from ALA's Booklist, Emily Graham reviews “What Do People Do at the Science Museum?” by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and illustrated by Qin Leng. Check it out here: bit.ly/4rsqRWF
Image of book cover art from the book "What Do People Do at the Science Museum?" Text below reads: "Book Review: 'What Do People Do at the Science Museum?' Both an ideal primer for a future field trip and an expansive look at STEM career possibilities, this book is a wellspring of wonder that both informs and inspires.” Logos for I Love Libraries and American Library Association
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#LibraryCardSignUpMonth started in 1987 as a response to then Secretary of Education, William Bennett, who stated: “Let’s have a campaign … Every child should obtain a library card and use it.” ALA took Bennett’s words seriously and responded: “We accept your challenge.” bit.ly/4y2Ww3v
Archival black and white photo of someone in a Garfield the Cat costume standing on stage at an event kicking off the National Library Card Sign-up campaign in 1987. Text over photo reads "A Library Card for Every Child." American Library Association logo
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Save your spot and save on #CoreForum registration. Register before October 4th and lock in your early-bird savings. Then get ready to join us as we share the best of ideas, connect with fellow library leaders, and discover new opportunities. ✅ Don't wait. Sign up today! coreforum.org
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Seeking a new job or career change? Join us at the ALA JobLIST 2026 Virtual Career Fair, tomorrow, September 23, starting at 11am CT. Whether you're a recent graduate or in the late stages of your career, this free event is for you! Learn more and register: www.ala.org/career-fair
ALA JobLIST 2026 Virtual Career Fair, Septembe r23, 2026, 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT. Connect with recruiting libraries from across the country! Register now.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"When it comes to building resilient and equitable communities, libraries are natural leaders," ALA President Maria McCauley writes in her Fall column for American Libraries. "When communities are resilient, they are better able to overcome barriers." Read her full column: bit.ly/4yKVzwF
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A Sense of Purpose | American Libraries Magazine
Libraries provide places where neighbors meet, learn, and support one another and where residents can find year-round climate refuge.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#LibraryCardSignUpMonth is the perfect time to check out your library's 'Library of Things.' From musical instruments to prom dresses to ghost hunting kits, who knows what you'll discover? Sign up for a library card today! nyti.ms/4iCSavk
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Come for the Books, Stay for the Power Tools (Gift Article)
Libraries across the country are lending American Girl dolls, original artwork, musical instruments and ghost-hunting kits to help patrons save money and share resources.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Now shipping! Helping library workers keep pace with changing technologies and rapidly evolving cultural expectations amidst tumultuous times, this book outlines practical strategies for leading a library upskilling or staff development program on limited resources. bit.ly/4vUgMUq
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Upskilling for Library Workers: A Guide for Future-Ready Professionals
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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We are thrilled to announce the honorary chairs for #BannedBooksWeek 2026! -Bess Kalb, author of the Buffalo Fluffalo series -Tony Weaver, Jr., author of Weirdo -Youth honorary chairs Marshall Romero & Azeemah Sadiq Join us Oct. 4-10, 2026! #LetBooksBe bannedbooksweek.org/chairs2026/
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The #ALAAC27 Call for Proposals will end on September 21 at 11:59pm ET. This is your last call to share ideas, insights, and experiences that can educate and inspire colleagues across the profession. Don’t miss out—submit your proposal today. bit.ly/4qz7PgR
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Submit your Program or Poster Proposal before September 21, 11:59pm ET.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Our history reflects how we as an association have grappled with, sometimes faltered, and at other times made inroads toward being a more inclusive ALA," writes ALA President Maria McCauley. Read her full piece on the ALA150 blog: bit.ly/4h8ZyMv
Photo of three women and one man smiling. Caption over photo reads: "Left to right: ALA President-elect Tamika Barnes, Aaron Wilson, ALA President Maria McCauley; and ALA Immediate Past President Cindy Hohl at the “Spectrum Scholar Alumni Share Leadership Stories” panel at the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago."

Text below photo reads: "ALA’s 150 in United States’ 250: Democracy in the Making. 'ALA’s work at 150 is inextricably intertwined with the work of advancing the United States of America’s 250 and libraries across the globe. We are a vital part of democracy in the making.'”

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
As National Voter Registration Day begins to wind down, ALA would like to thank every library worker who has helped their community get registered, informed, & ready to vote! Whether you helped one voter confirm their polling place or assisted dozens with registration, you made an impact today.
National Voter Registration Day: Sep 15, 2026. ALA is a proud partner of NVRD. Reader Voter Ready, ALA American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
From coast to coast & beyond, libraries & library workers are celebrating National Voter Registration Day by helping their patrons get registered, informed, & ready to vote! But have YOU registered or checked your registration? Head to nationalvoterregistrationday.org/register-to-vote/ right now!
TODAY is National Voter Registration Day. Join us today to make an impact. Vote local.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The day is finally here: It's National Voter Registration Day! Across the country, libraries & library workers are helping their communities get #ReaderVoterReady with registration assistance, election information, and more. ALA is proud to once again be an official partner of today's celebrations!
National Voter Registration Day: September 15, 2026. ALA is a proud partner of NVRD. Reader Voter Ready, ALA American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Presenting at #ALAAC27 is an amazing opportunity to advance your career, grow your professional community, and help shape the future of our profession. But there’s one week left to add your voice to the conversation. Submit your program or poster proposal today. bit.ly/4qz7PgR
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Add your voice to the conversation.
ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition June 24-28, 2027. New Orleans
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Colorful illustrations of a trombone and stars.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
As PLA President Jamar Rahming told AfroTech, "Giving up high-speed internet is not an option for libraries." That means proposed E-Rate cuts would impact broader library budgets: afrotech.com/fcc-eliminating-fundin… Tell Congress and the FCC to #SaveOurERate: ala.org/erate
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The FCC Could Be Ending A Program That Helps Libraries Pay For Internet - AfroTech
The FCC is considering changes to E-Rate, raising questions about how public libraries could fund internet access and digital services.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Now shipping! This book's rich assortment of sustainability- and climate justice-centered programs helps school and public librarians and educators become catalysts for empowerment—supporting young people as they cope, connect, and take meaningful climate action. bit.ly/4zWEilD
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Guiding Youth from Eco-Anxiety to Empowerment: Climate Action Programming for School and Public Libraries
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
As the country reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we look back at the impact of the attacks on our nation's libraries and the communities they serve. Read stories from a special report from @amlibraries.bsky.social, originally published in 2021. bit.ly/3qNWpLP
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What have been the lasting effects of September 11 on libraries and librarians? American Libraries' Special Report: The Legacy of 9/11 explores these stories.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The ALA 2027 Annual Conference Call for Proposals is open, and we want to hear from you! Have a research project, strategy, or best practice you'd like to share with the library community? Submit your proposal before the September 21 deadline. bit.ly/4qz7PgR #ALAAC27
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Have you submitted your Program or Poster Proposal?
The submission deadline is September 21, 2026.
ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition June 24-28, 2027. New Orleans
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Colorful illustrations of a trombone and stars.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
It's #LibraryCardSignUpMonth, and we love seeing the unique cards that many libraries offer. Special-edition library cards are more than just credentials. Whether they feature famous figures or commemorate culture and history, they’re something to flaunt. Check out a few: bit.ly/46eHeN4
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One for the Collection | American Libraries Magazine
Whether they feature famous figures or commemorate history, special-edition library cards are something to flaunt.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Get ready for #BannedBooksWeek & save 20%! Shop tees, totes, mugs, stickers, & more featuring this year’s Let Books Be designs by Hyesu Lee, Loveis Wise, & Mikey Burton. 20% off thru Sept. 12. ➡️https://www.librarygiftshop.org/let-books-be Purchases help support ALA advocacy efforts. 📚💙
Three baseball shirts are displayed, each featuring a different design promoting Banned Books Week, which takes place from October 4 to 10. The first shirt, designed by Mikey Burton, has the slogan "Let Books Be." The second, designed by Hyesu Lee, also says "Let Books Be" with a colorful illustration. The third, designed by Lovies Wise, includes a vibrant design with the same message. The bottom banner advertises a 20% discount from September 8 to 12 at librarygiftshop.org.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Congratulations to @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social on the well-deserved Emmy win for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking! Thank you to Kim A. Snyder and all the librarians who shared their stories to help shine a light on the fight for the freedom to read. thelibrariansfilm.com
This is a promotional poster for the Emmy-winning documentary film "The Librarians" by Kim A. Snyder. The poster features a large book and silhouettes of people walking. It highlights the names and roles of individuals involved in the film's production: Kim A. Snyder (Director/Producer), Janique L. Robillard (Producer), Maria Cuomo Cole (Producer), Jana Edelbaum (Producer), and Lois Vossen (Executive Producer).
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! We want to honor the library workers across the country whose dedication and expertise keep our libraries and communities strong. Libraries work because library workers do - they always have, and they always will. ALA offices are closed today in observance.
Archival black and white photo of two librarians delivering books by horseback on a dirt road.Archival black and white photo of a librarian delivering books to a hospital patient.Archival black and white photo of a librarian reading a book and surrounded by an engaged group of childrenArchival black and white photo of a librarian using sign language during storytime under a tree
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Applications are open for A Year of STEM, a new ALA initiative with Cummins Inc.! 25 public libraries will receive $5,000, quarterly STEM kits, guides, and more to support early childhood STEM programming. Apply by Oct. 28 at ALA.org/STEM
Calendar page with colorful STEM-related icons: a magnet, robot, blocks, and telescope. Text reads "A Year of STEM," with grant applications open through October 28, 2026. Logos of ALA and the American Library Association and Cummins Inc are at the bottom. Visit ALA.org/STEM for more information.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Fall issue of American Libraries is out now! Check out the 2026 Library Design Showcase, an interview with author Min Jin Lee, features on cell phone bans and upskilling, and more. Read it here: bit.ly/4h7QVms
Cover of the Fall 2026 issue of American Libraries, featuring a photo of the inside of a library with floor to ceiling windows overlooking treetops from the 2026 Library Design Showcase.
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ala-joblist.bsky.social @ala-joblist.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Seeking a new job or career change? Be more than just another résumé and engage in private conversations with hiring employers at the ALA JobLIST 2026 Virtual Career Fair on September 23. It’s FREE to attend! Register today at ala.org/career-fair!
Graphic for ALA JobLIST 2026 Virtual Career Fair. September 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT. Connect with recruiting libraries from across the country!
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Libraries in Indiana rely on E-Rate for affordable internet. And Indiana communities rely on those libraries. The FCC's new E-Rate proposals could cut that connection: www.indystar.com/story/entert... Tell Congress to #SaveOurERate: action.ala.org/campaign/sav... Learn more: ala.org/erate
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The federal program keeping libraries online? The FCC might gut it
The FCC wants a "top-to-bottom" review of a program funding library internet access, sparking fears of service cuts for many communities.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It's back to school season! School librarians are facing challenges or uncertainty about what they can - or cannot - shelve. Join ALA OIF and @aaslala.bsky.social to learn about protecting the First Amendment rights of learners. Sept 15, 5:30pmCT. Free for ALA Members. bit.ly/3UsTneE
Prepare for the School Year: Protecting the First Amendment Rights of All Students. Tuesday, September 15, 5:30 p.m. CT. Presenters: Becky Calzada, April Dawkins,Cathi Fuhrman, Amanda Kordeliski,Sarah Lamdan, Xan Lasko. Free for ALA Members. American Association of School Librarians. Office for Intellectual Freedom. American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
✨From new approaches to proven solutions, your experience can help your peers tackle challenges and better serve their communities. Submit your program or poster proposal today for a chance to help shape the ALA Annual 2027 Conference. bit.ly/4qz7PgR #ALAAC27
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! We're kicking off this year's celebration with honorary chair Laufey, who wants you to stop in to your library and sign up for a library card. Learn more and find ways to celebrate and support your library: bit.ly/3MtzVqC
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Is your library #ReaderVoterReady? Today (8/31) is the deadline to register your library as a National Voter Registration Day partner! Be sure to sign up if your library is celebrating NVRD this year: bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26 Find more tools from ALA & get ready for NVRD on 9/15: ala.org/readervoterready
National Voter Registration Day: Sep 15, 2026. ALA is a proud partner of NVRD. bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26. Reader Voter Ready, ALA American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
An old favorite deserves another chapter. The beloved Snoopy “I Love Happy Endings” READ poster, first released in 1982, has returned in celebration of ALA’s 150th anniversary. Rediscover the classic poster, bookmark, and coordinating library card design. alastore.ala.org/snoopy-read-poster
Cartoon character Snoopy stands happily holding a red book. A thought bubble reads, "I love happy endings." The word "READ" appears in large red letters at the top.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
“Dolly Parton represented the very best of America," said ALA President Maria McCauley. "We want to make sure that Dolly’s vision, that reading is for everyone, becomes a reality. That’s something that we can all carry forward in memory of Dolly.” lat.ms/3SWROFd
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Dolly Parton's contributions to literacy will outlive the star, just like she planned
Dolly Parton spent decades gifting books to millions of children. Following her death at 80, the Dollywood Foundation plans to carry her mission with Imagination Library forward.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend and literacy champion Dolly Parton. Her Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father's inability to read or write, has put millions of books into children's hands and was considered by her to be among her greatest achievements.
An ALA READ poster featuring Dolly Parton holding copies of "The Little Engine that Could" and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Libraries across the country have the same message: their communities rely on the internet E-Rate enables. More: www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026… Use our tools to tell Congress to #SaveOurERate & submit your own public comments to the FCC: ala.org/erate
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FCC considers cuts to funds for internet access at schools and libraries
A program called E-Rate has helped expand public internet access for 30 years. As the Federal Communications Commission challenges whether the subsidies are still needed, schools and libraries say cuts could leave them with hard choices.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
✨ The #ALAAC27 Call for Program & Poster Proposals is NOW OPEN! You are officially invited to share your ideas and expertise with the goal of presenting to 1000s of attendees at ALA Annual in New Orleans, June 24–28, 2027. Submit your program or poster proposal today! bit.ly/4qz7PgR
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Call for Proposals Now Open
Submit by September 21, 2026
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Colorful illustrations of a trombone, music notes, and stars.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
New from Library Journal: "Calling on Advocates to Respond to FCC's Proposed Throttling of E-Rate" www.libraryjournal.com/story/callin... Read the full story for details on what the proposal means, how ALA is responding, & how you can take action. Head to ala.org/erate for more!
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Calling on Advocates to Respond to FCC’s Proposed Throttling of E-Rate
The FCC has published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register, calling for a major review of the E-Rate program. The NPRM, originally released by the FCC on June 26, poses que...
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
20 libraries selected to host “Pulitzer On The Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire,” a six-week traveling exhibition that includes appearances by Pulitzer Prize winners, vividly designed panels, immersive interactive stations, and compelling storytelling. bit.ly/4bWjWPk
Photo of a group of migrants arriving by boat at the Greek Island of Lisbos in 2015. Photo credit: Sergey Ponomarev, The New York Times, 2016 Breaking News Photography. Courtesy of The New York Times via The Pulitzer Prizes. Below the photo is the logo for I Love Libraries, text that reads "The Pulitzer Prizes: Coming to a Library Near You", and the American Library Association logo.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Bring Pokémon fun to your library! AASL and ALSC members can apply to start a Pokémon Club and receive a kit with activities, game stations, prizes, and resources to help learners connect, build skills, and have fun. No Pokémon experience required! Learn more: bit.ly/4wy2bNm
Poster featuring Pokémon Club at Your Library, decorated with various Pokémon characters. It highlights a "Member Benefit" for the American Library Association (ALA).
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
As Light Reading highlights, libraries and schools across the country are telling the FCC to #SaveOurERate. Library budgets, already stretched thin, would be under enormous pressure if the program, providing broadband discounts, were eliminated or decreased: www.lightreading.com/broadband/sm...
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Small schools, libraries implore FCC not to destroy E-Rate
In comments to the FCC, schools and libraries highlight the ongoing need for E-Rate to support daily operations and stress a loss of funds will cause harm.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Join ALA's Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table for a free virtual event featuring award-winning writer, educator, and Founder of Nerds for Literacy, Tony Weaver Jr., in a dynamic discussion on the power of inclusive storytelling and its impact on youth literacy. bit.ly/45woTL5
"From Stories to Lifelong Readers: Proven Literacy Strategies that Work" - Virtual Event, Thursday, Sept. 25, 5pm EST, 4pm CST, 2pm PST, featuring Tony Weaver, Jr. Logos for several organizations, including the American Library Association, the ALA Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table, the ALA Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table, the Euclid Public Library Foundation, the ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table, LiteracyNation, and Nerds for Literacy.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
NEW: The FCC has officially published its new proposals for E-Rate, which include possible elimination of this essential program. We need to take action. You can write a formal comment to the FCC urging them to protect E-Rate, which offers broadband discounts to libraries & schools nationwide. 1/2
A sign that reads "Defend E-Rate. ALA American Library Association", held in the air by a person's hand.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
In celebration of ALA’s 150th anniversary, the iconic David Bowie READ poster, first released in 1987, is back in print. An avid reader and library fan, Bowie was one of the first celebrities to pose for the READ campaign. Limited run. Get yours while supplies last: bit.ly/4qgL3dK 📚💙
A young David Bowie wearing a black and white varsity jacket and jeans, is holding "The Idiot" by Dostoevsky while mid-leap. The word "READ" is prominently displayed at the top. Text reads "David Bowie for America's Libraries.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A federal book banning bill under consideration in the Senate is dangerously broad, threatening critical school funding unless they comply with sweeping prohibitions. This type of censorship can't become law. Tell your Senators to oppose censorship & reject S4925: www.action.ala.org/campaign/S4925
Show up for our libraries. ALA 150. American Library Association.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
National Voter Registration Day is almost here: Is your library #ReaderVoterReady? Check out our ideas for resources, programming, and more! Register your library as an NVRD partner: bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26 More resources: www.ala.org/advocacy/initiatives/re…
September 15, 2026. ALA is a proud partner of NVRD. bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26. Sep 15, 2026. ALA is a proud partner of NVRD.
Join ALA & libraries to get #ReaderVoterReady:
- Register voters
- Help voters confirm their registration
- Provide information about voter registration requirements, including dates, times, and locations.
- Publicize election dates and deadlines
- Host voter ID clinics
- Partner with local election administrators for office hours at the library
- Support the voter registration needs of your community.
bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26National Voter Registration Day: September 15, 2026. Become a partner: bit.ly/ALA-NVRD26. Find tools to support voter outreach and get your community #ReaderVoterReady: ala.org/ReaderVoterReady.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Catch 'em all at your library! Pokémon Clubs are coming to public and school libraries across the U.S. thanks to a partnership between The Pokémon Company International, @aaslala.bsky.social, and @wearealsc.bsky.social. Read more and learn how to bring one to your library: bit.ly/4qcN2Q7
Photo of a Pokemon raid battle at the White Center Library. Text over photo reads "Libraries Embrace Pokémon Clubs." Logos for I Love Libraries and American Library Association
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#LibraryCardSignUpMonth starts September 1. Order now to get your posters and bookmarks in time! alastore.ala.org/all-right-notes-po…
A colorful poster promoting library cards with the phrase "A library card hits all the right notes!" surrounded by whimsical illustrations of music notes, stars, books, a gramophone, and other fun elements.This image features a person in an elegant yellow dress holding an open book. The background includes floral illustrations and the word "READ" prominently displayed at the top with "Laufey" written beneath it.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Your favorite READ posters are back, and they're bringing some new friends with them. The ALA Graphics Fall Catalog is here! Browse the new collection at alagraphics.org! 📚💙
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