By Selina SharminAssistant Manager East FlushingQueens Public Library, New York Attending the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference 2026 in Chicago as a recipient of…
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I am beyond grateful to have had Holly Okuhara as my APALA mentor over the past year. Through our virtual meetings and email exchanges, Holly…
Contact:Jessea Young familyliteracy@apalaweb.org Release Date:June 27, 2026 Press Release: 2025 Best of the Best Booklist The Family Literacy Focus Committee from the Asian Pacific American…
Join APALA at ALA Annual 2026 in Chicago! Join us at some or all of our exciting events at ALAAC26 in Chicago! APALA ALA Annual…
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…