American Libraries

Our Summer issue, previewing ALA's Annual Conference, is now live— with a look at questions to ask AI vendors, fairy house workshops, and an interview with @MeghaMaj. Read the full issue at bit.ly/AL-Summer26iss… or by article at bit.ly/AL-Summer26sto….

Learn about Brooklyn Public Library's support for beauty entrepreneurs, as shared at #alaac26. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

The #alaac26 Top Tech Trends provided nuanced discussions of AI. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

Here are 5 things to consider—and ask your vendors—before selecting an AI product. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/06/01/5-q…

Learn how libraries are hosting workshops where users can create their own fairy houses. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/06/01/the…

Libraries shared their experiences operating Pokémon clubs in the "Pokémon Club @ Your Library" #alaac26 session. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

Hone your readers' advisory skills with the books reviewed in our Librarian's Library column: americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/06/01/con…

“I think it’s the most romantic thing I could say, but my life has been liberated by public education.” Read more from novelist @minjinlee11's #alaac26 session. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

"What happens when we go to the market and see only algae and cricket flour? How does that alter the emotional texture of Sunday lunch?" Read our interview with novelist Megha Majumdar. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/06/01/new…

“Our democracy is stronger and healthier thanks to our libraries. For me, library work is justice work.” Read more from the #alaac26 closing session. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

Library critics frequently resort to abusive language. Darcy Lipp-Acord examines patterns in this language and provides guidance on how to cope. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/06/01/fig…

Civil rights scholar Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw’s new memoir traces history and pushes back against authoritarianism. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

New OIF director Sarah Lamdan introduces herself in our 11 Questions feature: americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

New ALA President Maria McCauley discusses the need for E-Rate activism. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/07/14/sav…. Learn more at a July 16 webinar: shlb.org/events/the-fut…

Learn about the ALA's approach to socially responsible investing. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/11/pri…

Review the activities at Council's three meetings at #alaac26. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/tag/ala-counci…

“I say to my students all the time that we have to commit ourselves to the act of kindness,” declared former First Lady Jill Biden at #alaac26. Read more: americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

“I love making adults laugh, but when you make a kid crack up, that means you’re real funny, because they tell the truth.” Melissa Villaseñor delighted her #alaac26 audience. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

“I think it’s important for readers to have things to wonder about”—read more from Lois Lowry's appearance at #alaac26. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

At #alaac26, Rachel Maddow looked to history for answers on rebuilding democracy. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

We created this guide to Chicago attractions for the 2023 Annual Conference, but it remains a good guide to tourist hotspots and lesser-known neighborhood gems. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2023/06/01/wel…