American Library Association@ALALibrary

Archived account of the American Library Association. Follow us on Bsky (amlibraryassoc) and Threads/Instagram (americanlibraryassociation).

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The new episode of our podcast features writer Raj Tawney who discusses his latest book, "All Mixed Up," the semiautobiographical story of a multi-ethnic American boy who forges a complex friendship with a Pakistani immigrant in the wake of 9/11. bit.ly/3CJmfXc

'How I Library' Episode 13: Raj Tawney

In episode 13 of the "How I Library" podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with writer and journalist Raj Tawney about his new book, "All Mixed Up," the semiautobiogra...

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Apply for this third round of #LTCAccess grant funding by December 11th to receive a $10k or $20k grant to expand accessibility services at your library: bit.ly/3ZgFFM0
Libraries Transforming Communities Accessible Small and Rural Communities

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Libby, by OverDrive@LibbyApp
5 Nov 2024
#Libraries are here to make uncertain times less uncertain for all. For more information, visit ala.org. @ALALibrary #LibbyApp #Bookish #BookTwitter #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #ElectionDay #Election2024 #Vote
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This Election Day, library workers nationwide are helping patrons understand the voting process! Need info to share w/ patrons who have questions? Check out the Brennan Center's 2024 Roadmap, w/ info about election processes & integrity: brennancenter.org/our-work/r… #ReaderVoterReady

Roadmap to the Official Count in the 2026 Election

Election officials take a series of administrative steps to ensure that the vote count — and the final election results — are accurate.

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5 Nov 2024
🗳️ #ElectionDay is here! Libraries are trusted community spaces that support informed voting by offering free access to reliable information. Go #Vote today! #Libraries @ALALibrary
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Register now for this free webinar! Author-experts Megan Lotts, Ann Medaille, Zoe Maughan, Scott Spicer, Sara R. Benson and Rachel Fleming-May will share dozens of ways to have fun, spark joy and bolster engagement: Tuesday, November 19, 1 PM CT bit.ly/3Nrjf3x
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Happy Election Day! Having trouble voting? The nonpartisan Election Protection hotline can help. Call or visit: 866ourvote.org. Every eligible voter deserves to make their voice heard and have their vote count. #ReaderVoterReady
Having Trouble Voting? Help is available. Election protection hotlines: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) [English]. 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) [Spanish and English]. 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) [Asian Languages/English]. 844-925-5287 [Arabic/English].

ALT Having Trouble Voting? Help is available. Election protection hotlines: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) [English]. 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) [Spanish and English]. 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) [Asian Languages/English]. 844-925-5287 [Arabic/English].

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American Libraries@amlibraries
1 Nov 2024
Our November/December issue is online now! Read about a rare book heist 20 years later, an Illinois library's political scientist in residence, and what librarians say to Caldecott Medal-winner @VashtiHarrison about her picture book Big. ➡️ bit.ly/AL-NovDec24
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Gratitude to all those who make elections possible, including our library colleagues who help get their communities #ReaderVoterReady! Find out more about what libraries and library workers are doing to get their communities ready to vote: ala.org/advocacy/reader-vote…
Thank you to everyone who makes our elections possible. Election Hero Day - November 4, 2024. Reader Voter Ready. ALA American Library Association.

ALT Thank you to everyone who makes our elections possible. Election Hero Day - November 4, 2024. Reader Voter Ready. ALA American Library Association.
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Get ready to fuel your imagination! #1 bestselling authors, Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, will open #LibLearnX25, and innovative tech journalist and author, Vauhini Vara, will bring the conference to an exciting close! 🚀 Sign-up TODAY and SAVE! bit.ly/4ffeypx
Image Photos of Opening Session Speakers: Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud Photo of LLX Close Out Speaker Vauhini Vara Registration is Open! LLX LibLearnX - The Library Learning Experience Phoenix, AX - Jan 24-27, 2025 American Library Association

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Get ready to fuel your imagination! #1 bestselling authors, Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, will open #LibLearnX25, and innovative tech journalist and author, Vauhini Vara, will bring the conference to an exciting close! 🚀 Sign-up TODAY and SAVE! bit.ly/4ffeypx
Image Photos of Opening Session Speakers: Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud Photo of LLX Close Out Speaker Vauhini Vara Registration is Open! LLX LibLearnX - The Library Learning Experience Phoenix, AX - Jan 24-27, 2025 American Library Association

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American Library Association retweeted
NY Public Library
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2 Nov 2024
⏰ THREE days until Election Day! Stand with NYPL and readers across the country in support of free access to information and knowledge. Sign the #FreedomToRead pledge and instantly send an email to your representatives in Congress. on.nypl.org/4f6HosF
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November is International Games Month, an annual event that encourages libraries around the world to participate in gaming activities. It’s a great opportunity for families to play together at the community institution that welcomes everyone, the library. games.ala.org/international-…
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Get ready to fuel your imagination! #1 bestselling authors, Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, will open #LibLearnX25, and innovative tech journalist and author, Vauhini Vara, will bring the conference to an exciting close! 🚀 Sign-up TODAY and SAVE! bit.ly/4ffeypx
Image Photos of Opening Session Speakers: Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud Photo of LLX Close Out Speaker Vauhini Vara Registration is Open! LLX LibLearnX - The Library Learning Experience Phoenix, AX - Jan 24-27, 2025 American Library Association

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31 Oct 2024
Replying to @ALALibrary @nypl
"We have a Puerto Rican adage, 'Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo.' Because we need to help each other. That’s what librarians do: we help people pursue their dreams," says Gladys E. López-Soto, @uprm librarian.❤️ #LibraryLove #ILoveMyLibrarian
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🌟 Discover 80 diverse #LibLearnX25 education programs tailored to your learning style! Whether in interactive discussions or brief presentations, you'll have access to top-tier education in four learning formats. Check out the learning opportunities. bit.ly/4eT8p2H
Image: Reimagine, Refocus, Reset: Charting a Path for the Future 80 education programs Accelerators Ideas Xchange Learning Labs ShopTalks LLX LibLearnX - The Library Learning Experience Phoenix, AX - Jan 24-27, 2025 American Library Association

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Get ready to fuel your imagination! #1 bestselling authors, Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, will open #LibLearnX25, and innovative tech journalist and author, Vauhini Vara, will bring the conference to an exciting close! 🚀 Sign-up TODAY and SAVE! bit.ly/4ffeypx
Image Photos of Opening Session Speakers: Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud Photo of LLX Close Out Speaker Vauhini Vara Registration is Open! LLX LibLearnX - The Library Learning Experience Phoenix, AX - Jan 24-27, 2025 American Library Association

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For this special Halloween episode of our "How I Library" podcast, we speak with actor and writer David Dastmalchian! He joins the show to discuss his love of comic books and horror movies, his comic writing career, and of course, how he libraries. bit.ly/3YLFKa0

'How I Library' Halloween Episode with David Dastmalchian

For this special Halloween episode of the "How I Library" podcast, I Love Libraries editor and show host Phil Morehart speaks with actor, writer, and producer David Dastmalchian. Dastmalchian joins...

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American Library Association retweeted
American Libraries@amlibraries
31 Oct 2024
Happy Halloween!👻 If you're feeling brave, tune in to this spine-tingling episode of our podcast, in which we go full Ghostbusters and investigate things that go bump in the library. #WhoYouGonnaCall
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25 Oct 2024
Books flying off the shelves. Shadowy figures roaming the hallways. Is Peoria Public Library haunted? | bit.ly/ALM-Haunting-Peoria 🎧 #LibraryTwitter #BookTwitter
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Andrew Carnegie Foundation
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31 Oct 2024
They have a dream, and this librarian is the dream maker. ✨ Meet Gladys E. López-Soto, a Puerto Rico patent and trademark librarian turning inventors into success stories. 📚 More: SecretLifeOfLibrarians.org #ILoveMyLibrarian #LibraryLove #Libraries @ALALibrary @nypl

The Secret Life Of Librarians - Gladys E. López-Soto

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