American Libraries magazine
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Magazine of the American Library Association.
Learn how professional development can fit into a well-being program—while reducing costs and increasing productivity. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/professional-development-is-a-wellness-program/
December 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Learn how professional development can fit into a well-being program—while reducing costs and increasing productivity. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/professional-development-is-a-wellness-program/
Our Librarian's Library column reviews books that offer ideas for innovative, meaningful library programming. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/ready-for-a-refresh/
Ready for a Refresh | American Libraries Magazine
Libraries add value to people’s lives with innovative programming for all ages. These books offer new and meaningful ways to serve patrons.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Our Librarian's Library column reviews books that offer ideas for innovative, meaningful library programming. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/ready-for-a-refresh/
Interested in improving the accessibility of videogame events? Learn Deerfield Public Library's approach in "Adaptive Arcade." https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/adaptive-arcade/
Adaptive Arcade | American Libraries Magazine
Adaptive controllers can help to make video game programs accessible to library patrons with disabilities.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Interested in improving the accessibility of videogame events? Learn Deerfield Public Library's approach in "Adaptive Arcade." https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/adaptive-arcade/
"Of course, any kind of book category is going to be good for me." Purdue University archivist and Jeopardy! super champion Adriana Harmeyer speaks with American Libraries about her time on the show. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/qa-with-adriana-harmeyer/
December 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"Of course, any kind of book category is going to be good for me." Purdue University archivist and Jeopardy! super champion Adriana Harmeyer speaks with American Libraries about her time on the show. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/qa-with-adriana-harmeyer/
Our Holiday Gift Guide has creative ideas for any book lover, from candles to computer games to clocks. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/16/2025-holiday-gift-guide-for-librarians-and-book-lovers/
December 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Our Holiday Gift Guide has creative ideas for any book lover, from candles to computer games to clocks. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/16/2025-holiday-gift-guide-for-librarians-and-book-lovers/
In a new online column, ALA's Senior Endowment Trustee Brett Bonfield introduces himself and gives an overview of ALA's endowment, which provides ongoing support to the Association. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/10/17/an-introduction-to-the-endowment/
December 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
In a new online column, ALA's Senior Endowment Trustee Brett Bonfield introduces himself and gives an overview of ALA's endowment, which provides ongoing support to the Association. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/10/17/an-introduction-to-the-endowment/
Chef Sean Sherman's new cookbook: Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America, takes a region-by-region approach to Native ingredients, history, and cooking. Read our interview with him: https://bit.ly/3LgoIN7
Newsmaker: Sean Sherman | American Libraries Magazine
Award-winning chef Sean Sherman's second cookbook, Turtle Island, highlights the diversity of Indigenous food.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Chef Sean Sherman's new cookbook: Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America, takes a region-by-region approach to Native ingredients, history, and cooking. Read our interview with him: https://bit.ly/3LgoIN7
"In libraries, we listen closely for the signals that tell us about our health and direction. In our profession, those signals often come from our chapters." ALA President @samhelmick.bsky.social highlights the role of chapters. https://bit.ly/4nDE8Z0
The Pulse of Our Profession | American Libraries Magazine
ALA chapters are our first indicators of new trends, tightening pressure on legislative challenges, and the steady rhythm of community needs.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"In libraries, we listen closely for the signals that tell us about our health and direction. In our profession, those signals often come from our chapters." ALA President @samhelmick.bsky.social highlights the role of chapters. https://bit.ly/4nDE8Z0
Ticket to Ride, Madden NFL, Uno, and other inductees of the 2025 Platinum Play Classics Hall of Fame are proven winners for library programming. Read about more options that have stood the test of time: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/2025-platy-hall-of-fame-inductees/
2025 Platy Hall of Fame Inductees | American Libraries Magazine
ALA’s Games and Gaming Round Table announced its second cohort of classic titles, based on historical and ongoing excellence for library use.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Ticket to Ride, Madden NFL, Uno, and other inductees of the 2025 Platinum Play Classics Hall of Fame are proven winners for library programming. Read about more options that have stood the test of time: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/2025-platy-hall-of-fame-inductees/
Sports fans! We've got stats about libraries and football, baseball, auto racing, and more in our By the Numbers column. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/by-the-numbers-sports/
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Sports fans! We've got stats about libraries and football, baseball, auto racing, and more in our By the Numbers column. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/by-the-numbers-sports/
Cyberattacks can be particularly devastating for public institutions like libraries. Learn from libraries that have faced attacks about how to effectively recover. https://bit.ly/49eFshw
Road to Recovery | American Libraries Magazine
Libraries have become frequent targets of ransomware attacks. These libraries' experiences offer lessons in responding and rebuilding.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Cyberattacks can be particularly devastating for public institutions like libraries. Learn from libraries that have faced attacks about how to effectively recover. https://bit.ly/49eFshw
It's a toy and game extravaganza! Read about the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at the Strong National Museum of Play, and its more than 46,000 toy-manufacturer catalogs, in "Playing Along." https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/bookend-playing-along/
Bookend: Playing Along | American Libraries Magazine
The Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play in Rochester, New York, attracts enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's a toy and game extravaganza! Read about the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at the Strong National Museum of Play, and its more than 46,000 toy-manufacturer catalogs, in "Playing Along." https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/bookend-playing-along/
New ALA Executive Director introduces himself in his inaugural American Libraries column. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/ready-to-go/
Ready to Go | American Libraries Magazine
Library workers and advocates who defend reading, books, and unfettered access to knowledge are critical to protecting American democracy.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
New ALA Executive Director introduces himself in his inaugural American Libraries column. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/ready-to-go/
Can your patrons develop their own role-playing games? Yes! And game jams can be tied into many library functions, such as publishing, archiving, and cataloging. Learn more in "Jam Forever," https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/jam-forever/
Jam Forever | American Libraries Magazine
Panelists shared ways for libraries to host game jams to help students and patrons of all ages create games.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Can your patrons develop their own role-playing games? Yes! And game jams can be tied into many library functions, such as publishing, archiving, and cataloging. Learn more in "Jam Forever," https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/jam-forever/
You can win free registration to ALA's 2026 Annual Conference in the #ForOurLibraries Fundraising Challenge Learn more at https://bit.ly/4lezrDW
For Our Libraries Fundraising Challenge - I Love Libraries
Help protect libraries--and win your way to ALA Annual Conference 2026 in Chicago! From July through December, we're calling on our biggest library advocates--the people who use, defend, and power them every day--to raise funds For Our Libraries. Whethe...
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November 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
You can win free registration to ALA's 2026 Annual Conference in the #ForOurLibraries Fundraising Challenge Learn more at https://bit.ly/4lezrDW
Searching for gifts for the book lovers in your life? Our annual Holiday Gift Guide has everything from apparel to tech to kitchen accessories at all price points. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/16/2025-holiday-gift-guide-for-librarians-and-book-lovers/
2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Librarians and Book Lovers | American Libraries Magazine
Looking for clever and thoughtful gift ideas for the book lover in your life? Find ideas in this eclectic list of literary-themed gifts.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Searching for gifts for the book lovers in your life? Our annual Holiday Gift Guide has everything from apparel to tech to kitchen accessories at all price points. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/16/2025-holiday-gift-guide-for-librarians-and-book-lovers/
The National Coalition Against Censorship's first-ever Teen Advocacy Institute this summer trained young people to advocate for their freedom to read. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/10/09/the-next-generation-of-activists/
The Next Generation of Activists | American Libraries Magazine
A National Coalition Against Censorship and Brooklyn Public Library workshop helps young people become intellectual freedom advocates.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The National Coalition Against Censorship's first-ever Teen Advocacy Institute this summer trained young people to advocate for their freedom to read. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/10/09/the-next-generation-of-activists/
Looking for out-of-the box ideas to find new, meaningful ways to serve patrons? Rachel Rosenberg reviews several books that provide innovative programming ideas. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/ready-for-a-refresh/
Ready for a Refresh | American Libraries Magazine
Libraries add value to people’s lives with innovative programming for all ages. These books offer new and meaningful ways to serve patrons.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Looking for out-of-the box ideas to find new, meaningful ways to serve patrons? Rachel Rosenberg reviews several books that provide innovative programming ideas. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/ready-for-a-refresh/
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ALA celebrates today's ruling in federal court in RI permanently blocking the Administration's actions to dismantle IMLS.
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
November 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
ALA celebrates today's ruling in federal court in RI permanently blocking the Administration's actions to dismantle IMLS.
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
ALA Pres. Sam Helmick: "This victory belongs to all of us, and we build the future of our libraries together." Read our full statement & take action: www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
Learn how libraries have recovered from cyberattacks in "Road to Recovery." https://bit.ly/49eFshw
Road to Recovery | American Libraries Magazine
Libraries have become frequent targets of ransomware attacks. These libraries' experiences offer lessons in responding and rebuilding.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Learn how libraries have recovered from cyberattacks in "Road to Recovery." https://bit.ly/49eFshw
Did you know: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway archive holds about 5 million images dating back to 1909. Read more stats celebrating collections dedicated to sports in our By the Numbers column. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/by-the-numbers-sports/
By the Numbers: Sports | American Libraries Magazine
Statistics that celebrate library collections dedicated to sports, athletics, and athletes.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Did you know: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway archive holds about 5 million images dating back to 1909. Read more stats celebrating collections dedicated to sports in our By the Numbers column. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/by-the-numbers-sports/
Read about a Star Wars pop-up library, how Chilean librarians discovered texts hidden during a military coup, and more library news from around the world in our Global Reach column. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/10/16/global-reach-these-are-the-books-youre-looking-for/
November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Read about a Star Wars pop-up library, how Chilean librarians discovered texts hidden during a military coup, and more library news from around the world in our Global Reach column. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/10/16/global-reach-these-are-the-books-youre-looking-for/
"There’s a reason we see so many librarians and archivists on the show. I think we all just have a love of knowledge and learning, ." Jeopardy super champion Adriana Harmeyer shares her experience on the show. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/qa-with-adriana-harmeyer/
Q&A with Adriana Harmeyer | American Libraries Magazine
An interview with Adriana Harmeyer, the winningest library professional ever to have appeared on the legendary game show Jeopardy!
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November 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
"There’s a reason we see so many librarians and archivists on the show. I think we all just have a love of knowledge and learning, ." Jeopardy super champion Adriana Harmeyer shares her experience on the show. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/qa-with-adriana-harmeyer/
ALA has announced the shortlisted books for the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, honoring the best books written for adults and published in the US. Watch for the announcement of the winners in January! https://bit.ly/4o3zzHM
ALA Unveils 2026 Carnegie Medals Shortlist | American Libraries Magazine
Six books have been shortlisted for the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
ALA has announced the shortlisted books for the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, honoring the best books written for adults and published in the US. Watch for the announcement of the winners in January! https://bit.ly/4o3zzHM
"What if we put employees’ needs and wants center stage by looking at professional development through the lens of an employee well-being program?" Read more: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/professional-development-is-a-wellness-program/
Professional Development Is a Wellness Program | American Libraries Magazine
What if we center employees’ needs and wants by looking at professional development through the lens of an employee well-being program?
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November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"What if we put employees’ needs and wants center stage by looking at professional development through the lens of an employee well-being program?" Read more: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/professional-development-is-a-wellness-program/