Public Programs Office (PPO)
Mission
The ALA Public Programs Office promotes cultural and community programming as an essential part of library service. Through professional development activities, programming resources, model programs and grant opportunities, the Public Programs Office supports libraries as they fill their role as community cultural center, a place of cultural and civic engagement, where people of all backgrounds gather for reflection, discovery, participation and growth.
- The 2011 PPO Annual Report is now available!
- Read all about our 2011 ALA Annual Conference programs
- Learn about the Public and Cultural Programs Advisory Committee (PCPAC)
- Contact the Public Programs Office
Grants and Awards
- Now accepting applications via www.grants.gov for America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway
- Building Common Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility and Compassion, a multi-format programming initiative for public libraries is now closed.
- Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War recipient list and itinerary for Tour 2 now available.
- Check out the Discover Earth: Century of Change selected libraries list and tour itinerary now available.
- View the Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War recipient institutions list on the Civil War programs page.
- The Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award 2012 application period is now closed.
- See the Traveling Exhibits Exploring Jewish History and Culture for a list of grant recipients.
Please check back for new grants, or subscribe to our electronic discussion list to be notified when new opportunities are available.
Tools for Grantees
Programming Resources
- Visit ProgrammingLibrarian.org for resources and inspiration to support library programs in all types and sizes of libraries.
- Discover the benefits of public programming.
- Get tips for writing and submitting grant applications.
- Join a Public Programs Office discussion list.
Professional Development
- Read about PPO programs at ALA Annual Conference 2011.
- Find upcoming online learning opportunities.
- Read about PPO events at past ALA conferences.
- Read about PPO Programs at PLA’s 2012 National Conference.
Are you a Programming Librarian? Get involved!
- Contribute your expertise to ProgrammingLibrarian.org
- Serve on ALA Public and Cultural Programs Advisory Committee (PCPAC)
- Make a gift to the ALA Cultural Communities Fund
- Join our mailing list to learn about other ways to get involved. PPO often calls on member volunteers to greet colleagues and network at the PPO booth at ALA conferences, or to read and review grant applications.
- Other ideas? Contact us.
News and Hightlights
Programming Librarian
Programming on a (Long, Colorful) Shoestring. Find out more...
PPO Programs
PPO offers a variety of grant-funded programming.
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The Cultural Communities Fund
Support cultural programming in libraries!
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