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2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the American Library Association. It's a milestone that invites us to imagine the libraries of tomorrow, to advocate fiercely for open access to knowledge, and to invest in the infrastructure, both digital and human, that makes libraries a foundation of thriving communities.

Celebrate, connect, and reflect with us all year at ALA150.org. #ForOurLibraries

🎉 From fresh faces to returning favorites, our exhibitor list is growing!

With over 130 first-time exhibitors, the #ALAAC26 Library Marketplace has something new for EVERYONE!

Tap the link in our bio to begin planning your Library Marketplace experience with new exhibitors, returning favorites, and tons of resources.

If you haven't signed up yet, don't wait any longer. Register today!

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What does 150 years of impact for our libraries look like?

From helping establish the country's first bookmobile, to collecting millions of books for American soldiers overseas, to launching a nationwide campaign to sign up every child in the U.S. for a library card and so much more, ALA history is American history. And now you can see it in our new online timeline.

Tracing ALA's history from its founding through today, the new ALA150 timeline provides a comprehensive and inspiring look into how library services have evolved over the last 150 years.

Check it out at ALA150.org or at the link in our bio!

#ALA150 #ForOurLibraries #libraryhistory

What does 150 years of impact for our libraries look like?

From helping establish the country's first bookmobile, to collecting millions of books for American soldiers overseas, to launching a nationwide campaign to sign up every child in the U.S. for a library card and so much more, ALA history is American history. And now you can see it in our new online timeline.

Tracing ALA's history from its founding through today, the new ALA150 timeline provides a comprehensive and inspiring look into how library services have evolved over the last 150 years.

Check it out at ALA150.org or at the link in our bio!

#ALA150 #ForOurLibraries #libraryhistory

What does 150 years of impact for our libraries look like?

From helping establish the country's first bookmobile, to collecting millions of books for American soldiers overseas, to launching a nationwide campaign to sign up every child in the U.S. for a library card and so much more, ALA history is American history. And now you can see it in our new online timeline.

Tracing ALA's history from its founding through today, the new ALA150 timeline provides a comprehensive and inspiring look into how library services have evolved over the last 150 years.

Check it out at ALA150.org or at the link in our bio!

#ALA150 #ForOurLibraries #libraryhistory

What does 150 years of impact for our libraries look like?

From helping establish the country's first bookmobile, to collecting millions of books for American soldiers overseas, to launching a nationwide campaign to sign up every child in the U.S. for a library card and so much more, ALA history is American history. And now you can see it in our new online timeline.

Tracing ALA's history from its founding through today, the new ALA150 timeline provides a comprehensive and inspiring look into how library services have evolved over the last 150 years.

Check it out at ALA150.org or at the link in our bio!

#ALA150 #ForOurLibraries #libraryhistory

What does 150 years of impact for our libraries look like?

From helping establish the country's first bookmobile, to collecting millions of books for American soldiers overseas, to launching a nationwide campaign to sign up every child in the U.S. for a library card and so much more, ALA history is American history. And now you can see it in our new online timeline.

Tracing ALA's history from its founding through today, the new ALA150 timeline provides a comprehensive and inspiring look into how library services have evolved over the last 150 years.

Check it out at ALA150.org or at the link in our bio!

#ALA150 #ForOurLibraries #libraryhistory

What does 150 years of impact for our libraries look like?

From helping establish the country's first bookmobile, to collecting millions of books for American soldiers overseas, to launching a nationwide campaign to sign up every child in the U.S. for a library card and so much more, ALA history is American history. And now you can see it in our new online timeline.

Tracing ALA's history from its founding through today, the new ALA150 timeline provides a comprehensive and inspiring look into how library services have evolved over the last 150 years.

Check it out at ALA150.org or at the link in our bio!

#ALA150 #ForOurLibraries #libraryhistory

What does 150 years of impact for our libraries look like?

From helping establish the country's first bookmobile, to collecting millions of books for American soldiers overseas, to launching a nationwide campaign to sign up every child in the U.S. for a library card and so much more, ALA history is American history. And now you can see it in our new online timeline.

Tracing ALA's history from its founding through today, the new ALA150 timeline provides a comprehensive and inspiring look into how library services have evolved over the last 150 years.

Check it out at ALA150.org or at the link in our bio!

#ALA150 #ForOurLibraries #libraryhistory

The library media center at Vernon Hills High School in Illinois has been named National School Library of the Year.

Learn more at the link in our bio or ilovelibraries.org.

For this installment of our book reviews from Booklist, we have Allie Stevens' review of “Red and the Wolves” by Cherry Zong.

Read more at the link in our bio or at ilovelibraries.org.

Public libraries are invited to apply for the 2026-2027 cohort of Between Two Worlds, a national program from the Yiddish Book Center that explores Jewish culture and identity through Yiddish literature in translation.

Selected libraries will receive books, funding, educational resources, and an expenses-paid training at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Applications are due August 14. Learn more and apply at yiddishbookcenter.org/betweentwoworlds or the link in bio.

Award-winning podcast "On our Minds" returns with another season!

You can find new episodes every Wednesday wherever you listen to podcasts.

Learn more at ilovelibraries.org.

Bestselling author @angiethomas is coming to the ALSC National Institute in Buffalo this October!

Join library workers and educators from across the country for three days of learning, play, and meaningful connection centered on serving children, teens, and families. Angie Thomas will kick off the event with an inspiring opening session and dinner on Thursday evening. Thank you to @harperkids for their support of the Opening Session!

The ALSC National Institute regularly sells out. Register early to secure your spot. (link in bio)

In this episode of the “How I Library” podcast, show host Phil Morehart speaks with #Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Kraus (@kraus_author) about his latest book, “Partially Devoured: How Night of the Living Dead Saved My Life and Changed the World.”

Listen at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts!

In this episode of the “How I Library” podcast, show host Phil Morehart speaks with #Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Kraus (@kraus_author) about his latest book, “Partially Devoured: How Night of the Living Dead Saved My Life and Changed the World.”

Listen at the link in our bio or wherever you listen to podcasts!

🔎 Join us for 2 days of discovery featuring more than 250 posters from library professionals across the field sharing their innovative programs, emerging research, creative solutions, and new ideas shaping the future of libraries.

Registrants can begin curating the perfect calendar in the Conference Scheduler.
💥Not registered? Click the link in our bio to sign up and start planning your best conference yet.

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This guide deftly synthesizes the critical thinking mindset of thinking for yourself with the DIY punk rock ethos of doing things for yourself, presenting an actionable approach to critical thinking that will give you the philosophical tools you need to creatively embody these rebellious philosophical perspectives in your own life and work. Learn more at the link in our bio.

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Check out this list of adult debuts from YA authors put together by @ala_booklist!

To find more book recommendations visit the link in our bio.

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