Current Programs
Through grants, the ALA Public Programs Office offers the essential resources, funding, visibility and framework needed for libraries to conduct high-quality cultural programs during the project term and beyond. Public Programs Office initiatives bring audiences together to experience diverse and excellent humanities programming across all types of libraries in the United States. The following are descriptions of the PPO programs currently being hosted by libraries. Each library was selected by application.
Book and Media Discussion Programs
The ALA Public Programs Office has long been at the forefront of library discussion programs. In 1982, ALA launched the first national book discussion series, “Let’s Talk About It.” Since then, the range of discussion programs developed and presented by the ALA Public Programs Office has included film and audio discussion series, family reading, discussion and storytelling series, theme-based book discussion series, a radio program/reading discussion program, and more.
“Humanities programs in libraries are essential. Not only do they widen the horizons of participants, but the publicity they generate reaches far beyond the four walls of the library. Successful programming insures continued community support.”—Wicky Sleight, Director, Kirkwood Public Library
Traveling Exhibitions
In communities of all sizes, traveling exhibitions are special events that help identify libraries as important cultural centers. Libraries hosting traveling exhibitions present many related public programs, including lectures by scholars, panel discussions, book and film discussion series, school and college class tours and curriculum activities, essay contests, and concerts. The ALA Public Programs Office coordinates traveling exhibitions for libraries across the country.
Family & Youth Programs
These programs provide enrichment opportunities for families, young adults and children through their school or public libraries.
Arts Programs
These programs provide opportunities for libraries to present theme-based cultural programming for adults and family audiences in order to explore important issues and ideas, featuring live appearances by literary, visual and performing artists.
- LIVE! @ your library
Although grant applications are not being accepted at this time, we invite you to read a fuller description of the program with links to funders.
For information about resources from past PPO programs, please visit our Programming Resources Web page.
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