The American Library Association's Public Programs Office helps libraries excel as community cultural centers by providing librarians with leadership, resources, training, and networking opportunities.

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Important Message

In fall 2008, ALA will unveil a redesigned web site, with a new look and easier navigation. The redesign is the culmination of two years of gathering information from focus groups, interviews, usability tests, surveys and other feedback loops. On August 1, ALA will begin migrating content to the new site. During this migration, the Public Programs Office will be unable to update its Web pages. However, we will be updating our blog and sending out news and updates via our electronic discussion list.

Please contact the Public Programs Office at publicprograms@ala.org if you need assistance locating specific content or updates during the migration. We invite you to preview the ALA site’s new look at www.ala.org/preview.

 

Quick Links

Questions about the “FRONTLINE/World Social Entrepreneurs” program? Contact Mary Davis Fournier.

Questions about the “Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery” traveling exhibition? Contact Susan Brandehoff.

Questions about CCF sponsorship opportunities? Contact Deb Robertson.

Questions about the Great Stories CLUB reading and discussion program for troubled teens? Contact Lainie Castle.

About PPO and PCPAC

Find out more about the Public Programs Office and the Public and Cultural Programs Advisory Committee.

Spotlight

Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon, is hosting “Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians.”

News

New traveling exhibit brings space exploration to public libraries

FRONTLINE/World, ALA announce new grant opportunity for libraries

ALA president urges support for final CCF fundraising challenge

Programming

Find out about past and current programs and programming resources.

Awards and Grants

Read about available awards and grants as well as grants in progress.

Now open: Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming

Available August 4: Picturing America

Available September 2: Great Stories CLUB

Calendar

Visit the Online Calendar of Cultural Programs or find out about upcoming events and current program itineraries.