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January 26, 2026

2026 Schneider Family Book Awards recipients named

The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Schneider Family Book Awards, which honor an author or illustrator for the artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. The award winners were announced today during the ALA’s Youth Media Awards Announcements in Chicago.

January 26, 2026

2026 Sydney Taylor Book Award winners announced

The 2026 winners of the Sydney Taylor Book Award, administered by the Association of Jewish Libraries, an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), were announced today during the ALA’s Youth Media Awards Announcements in Chicago.

January 26, 2026

Youth Media Awards highlight 2026 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature youth category winners

The Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), announced the 2026 winners of its Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature youth categories today during the ALA’s Youth Media Awards Announcements in Chicago.

January 26, 2026

2026 American Indian Youth Literature Awards announced

The American Indian Youth Literature Award-winning titles were announced today during the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards Announcements in Chicago.

January 22, 2026

Submit a Proposal for Core Forum 2026 in Louisville

Join Core Forum 2026 at the The Galt House Hotel for an incredible opportunity to celebrate the diverse and interconnected library work of you, our Core members. The event will take place from Wednesday, November 18 to Friday, November 20, 2026. We will...

January 22, 2026

Twenty-Nine Organizations Selected to Serve on the Advisory Committee for Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) announces twenty-nine advisors for Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults, a national evaluation initiative to better understand and disseminate information about the current...

January 21, 2026

2026 Rise Book Project presents Top Ten feminist books for young readers

Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18, a subgroup of the ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table’s Feminist Task Force, announced its Top Ten feminist books for young readers.

January 21, 2026

American Library Association Strengthens Intellectual Freedom Work Through Integrated Advocacy Leadership

The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) joins the Public Policy & Advocacy Office (PPA) to strengthen ALA’s legal, policy, advocacy, and member support.

January 20, 2026

Best of Core Forum: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Project Management

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Project Management" on February 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Is your current project management system a collection of post-it notes? Do you have to be reminded of a project...

January 20, 2026

Core Webinar: It’s Never Too Late: Pathways to Career Advancement

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "It’s Never Too Late: Pathways to Career Advancement" on February 24, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Ready for the next phase of your career but worried you missed the moment to transition? Scared to make a change? Struggling to...

January 15, 2026

ALA, Leading Education Organizations Highlight Value of Technology for Learning as Senate Committee Examines Kids’ Screen Time

Ahead of today’s Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing on youth screen time, 17 national education technology, library and nonprofit organizations sent a joint letter to Chairman Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell...

January 14, 2026

Core Webinar: Navigating Mental Health In Information Spaces

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Navigating Mental Health In Information Spaces" on March 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Mental health is a critical component of an individual's health and well-being. Historically, seeking mental health help has been fraught...

January 14, 2026

PLA announces candidates for 2026 Board Election

The Public Library Association (PLA) 2025 Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the Association’s 2026 election. This year, eight nominees will stand for four positions on the PLA Board of Directors: 2027-2028 president, American Library Association (ALA) division councilor, and two directors-at-large.

January 13, 2026