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The American Library Association's Public Programs Office helps libraries excel as community cultural centers by providing librarians with leadership, resources, training, and networking opportunities.

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Looking for the Picturing America pilot final report form?

Looking for the We the People Bookshelf: Pursuit of Happiness final report form?

Questions about the “Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness” discussion program? Contact Mary Davis Fournier.

Questions about the “Soul of a People: Voices from the Writers’ Project” discussion program? Contact Susan Brandehoff.

Questions about CCF sponsorship opportunities? Contact Deb Robertson.

FRONTLINE/World, ALA announce new grant opportunity for libraries

Jaffarian Award to be presented on LIVE! Stage at Annual Conference

24 acclaimed authors LIVE! at ALA Annual Conference

ALA president urges support for final CCF fundraising challenge

Find out more about the Public Programs Office and the Public and Cultural Programs Advisory Committee.

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The Space Science Institute would like to find out about the needs and interests of libraries as possible host venues for their traveling exhibitions on science and technology. Go to the survey.

The University of Minnesota Libraries will be presenting “Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature.”

Read about available awards and grants as well as grants in progress.

Are you registered? Learn more.

Find out about past and current programs and programming resources.

Visit the Online Calendar of Cultural Programs or find out about upcoming events and current program itineraries.