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Dear members, Our strategic plan survey is still open, and I’d love to hear from you if you haven’t had a chance to complete it…
APALA invites you to join us at the Field Museum in Chicago’s Museum Campus. The Field Museum is home to 4.5+ billion years of natural…
Press Release May 1, 2026 2026 Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture Grant Winners The American Indian Library Association (AILA) and Asian Pacific American Librarians…
Dear APALA Members, Thank you for your participation in this year’s election! Please join us in congratulating our newly elected Executive Board members under the…
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…
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…