A look back at the big-name speakers and educational programming at ALA's 2025 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia.

Advocacy efforts are stemming the tide of censorship attempts in libraries, with more states enacting anti-book-ban laws.

To expand the audience for local authors and stories, some libraries have started book-publishing operations.

ALA returns to Philadelphia for its 2025 Annual Conference (June 26–30), featuring authors, education programs, and exhibitors.

With the acceleration of human-driven climate change, libraries are playing an increased role in helping their communities navigate environmental calamities. The downtown public library in Asheville, ...

2025 Youth Media Award winners announced—including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, and Printz awards.

The American Libraries staff looks back at news that affected libraries and the profession in 2024, including intellectual freedom and AI.

The first round of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grants supported 240 small and rural libraries, ...

American Libraries travels through time to outline our country’s history of censorship—and those who have defended the right to read.

The 2024 Library Design Showcase celebrates new and renovated libraries and administrative facilities throughout North America.

Montgomery County (Md.) Public Libraries has greened its summer reading challenge by eliminating plastic prizes and encouraging young people to give back to their community.

American Libraries spoke with professionals at public, school, and academic libraries using, and innovating with, artificial intelligence.