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June 12, 2025
Dr. Carla Hayden to appear at 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference
Former Librarian of Congress set to participate in conversation with award-winning author Kwame Alexander.
June 6, 2025
Court allows Trump administration to proceed with efforts to destroy Institute of Museum and Library Services as case continues
A federal judge has declined to block the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The ruling, issued today in ALA v. Sonderling, will allow the administration’s cuts at the independent agency while the case proceeds.
May 21, 2025
ALA welcomes IMLS staff return and select grant reinstatements, cautiously optimistic about national case
ALA welcomed the return of Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff to work and the reinstatement of some IMLS grants, which had been terminated following President Trump’s March 14 Executive Order 14238.
May 15, 2025
ALA raises alarm over termination of Digital Equity Act grants
The American Library Association (ALA) raised alarm over the Trump Administration’s cancellation of the Digital Equity Act grant program as of May 9.
May 1, 2025
Federal Court Halts Dismantling of Federal Library Agency in ALA Lawsuit
Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
April 7, 2025
American Library Association, AFSCME Challenge Trump Administration Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services
American Library Association, AFSCME Challenge Trump Administration Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services
ALA in the News
The association, founded in 1876, condemned legislation that would threaten librarians and other educators with criminal prosecution for possessing “obscene” material.
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) today announced that comic book artist, writer, and co-creator of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” Kevin Eastman, will present at the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C., June 23-28...
The 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition offers a virtual opportunity — The Digital Experience
CHICAGO – New at the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition is The Digital Experience, a virtual offering for guests who cannot attend the conference in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022. Registration is open. New this year at the ALA Annual Conference is...
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) today announced that actor and author John Cho and journalist and author Maria Hinojosa will present at the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022. Registration is open...
Call for Proposals for 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition Poster Sessions
Chicago – The 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition Poster Session Committee invites everyone to share their best ideas and work with the library community by presenting a Poster Session at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, on Saturday...
CHICAGO – Registration is open for the American Library Association (ALA) 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and surrounding hotels in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022. The ALA Annual Conference...
ALA begins a new tradition with the first-ever LibLearnX
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) hosted the first LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX) conference online, Jan. 21-24, 2022. LibLearnX is a completely new conference experience, built from the ground up based on years of...
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono to join ALA President Patricia 'Patty' Wong in conversation plus more
CHICAGO — ALA President Patricia “Patty” Wong will be joined by U.S. Senator, Mazie K. Hirono in conversation at the LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience Opening Session, Jan. 22, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT. They will discuss Senator Hirono’s memoir,...
Athlete, activist, philanthropist, and author Colin Kaepernick to close LibLearnX
CHICAGO – Activist and author Colin Kaepernick will close the American Library Association’s 2022 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience conference on Jan. 24, 2022. He will discuss his first children’s book, I Color Myself Different, available April...
At ALA's LibLearnX: A focus on the pioneering work from Texas library leaders
CHICAGO – LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience will spotlight the innovative work being pioneered in the Lone Star state of Texas. Texas is home to 29 million people, three of the largest cities in the U.S, and one of the most diverse populations in...
Critically acclaimed author Jacqueline Woodson to appear at LibLearnX
CHICAGO – One of the country’s most acclaimed authors, Jacqueline Woodson, has joined the exciting list of theater speakers at LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, Jan. 21-24, 2022. Author of more than 30 books for young adults, middle-graders and...
Young adult authors Angeline Boulley, Cicely Lewis, and Mariko Tamaki added to LibLearnX speakers
CHICAGO – Young adult authors Angeline Boulley, Cicely Lewis and Mariko Tamaki will be theater speakers at LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, Jan. 21-24, 2022. Angeline Boulley is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's...
Registration now open for ALA’s LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience conference
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) opened registration today for its LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience conference taking place virtually Jan. 21 – 24, 2022. Built from the ground up based on years of research, exploration, feedback...
AASL to host screening of “Trust Me” during AASL National Conference
Rosemary Smith Managing Director Getting Better Foundation rosemary.smith@gettingbetterfoundation.org CHICAGO – During its 2021 National Conference, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will host a screening of the award-winning...
2022 ALA Annual Conference program proposals submission opens
ALA Conference Services will begin accepting program proposals on August 23, 2021, for the 2022 ALA Annual Conference to take place in Washington, DC. on June 23-28, 2022. Proposals will be accepted via one submission site for all ALA Divisions, Round...
A Conversation with School Administrators at AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – The Friday general session during the 2021 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference will give attendees an intimate look at what administrators need and expect from their school librarians and school libraries and how...
