Public Library Association (PLA)

September 7 Webinar: Access for Customers with Sensory Needs

Virtual Training: Justice at Work in Public Libraries

A Trauma-Informed Framework for Supporting Patrons

Benchmark: Library Metrics & Trends

Initiatives

Our groundbreaking initiatives do more than develop new skills—they move our profession to ever more innovative places.

We help keep public library professionals a step ahead through in-person and online education opportunities.

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PLA awards $1.1 million to 160 public libraries to conduct digital literacy workshops  1 day ago

Apply now for PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T 3 months ago

Together with AT&T, PLA launches new DigitalLearn courses; announces new incentive program for library digital literacy workshops 3 months ago

Sonia Alcántara-Antoine named PLA 2023-2024 president 3 months ago

6,000 attend first in-person PLA national conference since pandemic 4 months ago

Protected: Available Now! Public Libraries May/June and July/August Digital Issues (Password Needed) 6 days ago

Just Where are We Heading? 2 weeks ago

Using Co-Design as an Approach to Better Serve and Engage Low-Income, Latinx Communities 4 weeks ago

Uso del diseño colaborativo como método para atender mejor e involucrar a las comunidades Latinx de bajos ingresos 4 weeks ago

“I Feel Like I Can Create The Rules Of The World As I’m Writing It” — K-Ming Chang On The Stories in Her Phenomenal New Collection 1 month ago

Call Number Podcast: Support for Ukraine 5 days ago

ALA Supports Information Access on Reproductive Health 1 week ago

Call Number Podcast: Newbery Medal Winners 4 weeks ago

Two Is Better Than One 4 weeks ago

Saving Our Stories 1 month ago