Public Library Association (PLA)

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PLA now accepting proposals for How-To Stage at PLA 2024 Conference 14 hours ago

PLA announces speakers for 2024 conference, April 3–5 1 week ago

Dr. Brandy McNeil Appointed to Fill Director-At-Large Vacancy on PLA Board 1 week ago

PLA expands its 2024 Conference Scholarship opportunities 1 month ago

Registration and housing now open for PLA 2024 Conference 1 month ago

PLA Member Spotlights 20 hours ago

New FYI Episode – Beekeeping at the Library 1 week ago

Nina Simon On How Her Bighearted Mystery Helped Her Redefine Strength 1 week ago

Cardholder Signup Practice: Collecting and Analyzing How Patrons Get Library Cards 2 weeks ago

Graphic Medicine and Public Libraries: A Tool for Health Literacy 3 weeks ago

11 Questions: Julie Reese 1 week ago

ALA Names Leslie Burger as Interim Executive Director 2 weeks ago

ALA Unveils 2024 Carnegie Medals Shortlist 2 weeks ago

Call Number Podcast: Services for the Incarcerated 2 weeks ago

Helmick, Pun Seek 2025–2026 ALA Presidency 3 weeks ago