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The American Library Association Receives Transformational Gift to Fund Scholarships
James W. Lewis has made the largest individual bequest to the American Library Association in the association’s history.
James Patterson gives bonuses to library workers & booksellers in celebration of his latest book
In celebration of the release of his latest nonfiction title, "The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians" world’s bestselling author James Patterson is honoring select American Bookseller Association and American Library Association members with bonuses.
ALA launches campaign as it nears its 150th anniversary
The American Library Association (ALA) will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. The association will recognize and commemorate the leadership and support that ALA has provided to library workers, library users, library trustees and supporters throughout the United States and the world. ALA has been an essential professional venue for learning, sharing, networking, and advocacy.
Artist Shepard Fairey chooses American Library Association for fundraiser
CHICAGO – Artist Shepard Fairey has chosen the American Library Association for a fundraiser released on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in connection with Echo, an accessories and design manufacturing company. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the...
American Library Association Announces New Transformational Grant from Mellon Foundation
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce a new grant in the amount of $5,515,000 from the Mellon Foundation to help ALA advance its mission of enhancing the profession of librarianship and ensuring access to information for...
ALA’s Civic Imagination Stations Pilot Cohort Announced
The American Library Association announces twelve artists and library staff teams selected for the pilot cohort for ALA’s Civic Imagination Stations, supported by The Estée Lauder Companies WRITING CHANGE initiative.
New ALA endowment honoring Satia Marshall Orange to benefit Spectrum Scholarship Program
From 1997 to 2009, Satia Marshall Orange guided what is now the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), working on behalf of underserved populations and promoting diversity within the field of librarianship. Now, on the occasion of her 80th birthday, her work is being honored with the establishment of the Satia Marshall Orange Spectrum Scholarship Endowment Fund.
Make your voice heard within ALA at the Virtual Membership Meeting, Thursday, March 17
CHICAGO – ALA members will have the opportunity to engage in real time with ALA leadership during the association’s Virtual Membership Meeting, at 1 p.m. Central/2 p.m. Eastern, Thursday, March 17. Virtual meetings are part of ALA’s ongoing focus to...
CHICAGO – The American Library Association is pleased to announce it is partnering with Estée Lauder Companies to support WRITING CHANGE, an innovative pilot grant project to build literacy and digital skills for at-risk youth. WRITING CHANGE is a three...
ALA distributes $1.25 million in COVID emergency relief to 34 U.S. libraries
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) announced the distribution of $1.25 million to 34 recipients of emergency relief grants to libraries that have experienced substantial economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Through the ALA...
ALA partners with Humble Bundle to support ALA and the Freedom to Read Foundation
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) and Humble Bundle are teaming up to offer library supporters and advocates an opportunity to fund ALA initiatives supporting social justice and intellectual freedom, including the Spectrum Scholarship...
ALA reaches fundraising goal to support community engagement work in libraries
The American Library Association (ALA) has reached a significant fundraising goal for its Cultural Communities Fund that will support the work of community engagement in libraries. Announced in fall 2016, the initiative was made possible by a matching...
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) is working with Capital One Financial Corporation to bring innovative financial literacy resources to public libraries across the U.S. Through this project, PLA and the American Library Association will help...
Raise money for library professionals by streaming Hulu’s seasonal scenics
CHICAGO – What do misbehaving puppies, tree sap and a melting snowman have in common? This month, they’re helping support the American Library Association (ALA) via Hulu’s Stream for a Cause campaign. Through Dec. 31, each time you stream one of Hulu’s 10...
Anonymous donor to match up to $100,000 of ALA Annual Fund contributions
CHICAGO – As the season for gift giving is in full swing, the American Library Association (ALA) has an exciting opportunity! An anonymous donor is matching gifts made to the ALA Annual Fund as of Nov. 1, 2017. Donations are tax-deductible and gifts from...
