by Michael Lambert, City Librarian of San Francisco The City of San Francisco is known for many things: cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s…
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By Kannan Cangro, School Librarian, Clermont Elementary School, Alexandria, VA (FCPS) On September 17, 2025, we were honored to welcome Karina Yan Glaser to Clermont…
Dear APALA Members, It’s been 60 years since the last New Year of the Fire Horse – and what a powerful symbol to carry into…
APALA Northeast Chapter- Lunar New Year Parade A group of feisty and energetic library workers and friends ushered in the Year of the Fire Horse…
We are thrilled to invite you to the 2026 APALA Literature Awards Banquet. This annual banquet celebrates the authors, illustrators, creators, and storytellers whose works…
Ann Matsuuchi has co-authored a reference book on science fiction writer Samuel R. Delany with CUNY/SUNY colleagues: Mannion, Elizabeth, Ann Matsuuchi, Lavelle Porter, and Kenny…
The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Executive Board is proud to endorse Yasmeen Shorish (she/her) as the Association of College and Research Libraries’ 2027-2028…
Greetings! Please join the APALA Northeast Chapter on Tuesday, April 14 at 12:00 pm EST for the next virtual book club meeting. We will be discussing APALA…
Welcome to the 2026-2027 APALA Elections! Elections open on Monday, March 2, 2026 (12:00 am Eastern Time) and end on Monday, March 30, 2026 (11:59…
Dear APALA Community, The APALA Scholarships & Awards Committee is excited to announce that applications for the 2026 APALA Scholarship Award and the APALA Sage…