ALSC - The Association for Library Service to Children

ALSC's Intellectual Freedom committee will sponsor "Toxic Exclusion: Banned Authors Share How to Support Children's Access to Information," at ALA in June. Learn more...

ALSC Intellectual Freedom at ALA 2026 The ALSC Intellectual Freedom Committee is thrilled to announce that they are sponsoring a program at ALA Annual this June in Chicago. The topic is “Toxic Exclusion: Banned Authors Share How to Support Children’s Access to Information”. Two authors whose books have been challenged or banned wi...

For talking with caregivers about supporting their child's reading path, these Do’s and Don’ts can provide good food for thought.

How to Speak with Caregivers about Literacy Learn Do's and Don'ts for talking with caregivers about literacy.

Libraries across the country will use "Plant a Seed, Read" as their summer reading theme this year. Here are super fun crafts that tie into this theme and can also be used anytime!

Crafts for iRead Summer Reading 2026 Easy, nature-inspired summer craft ideas! Simple, creative activities using everyday materials to help kids explore, imagine, and grow.

Emotional reactions are not unusual in children's library service spaces. Here are small strategies that can make a big difference.

Supporting Emotional Wellness in Library Programs (Without Being a Therapist) Learn how libraries can play a vital role in supporting emotional wellness in library programs for children's mental health.

Bloated procedures can drag library staff down. Here's a way to look at supplies in a whole new way.

Lose Weight: Streamline Supplies for Sustainable Success Discover practical systems to streamline library program supplies and save time, reduce waste, and build sustainable programming.

ALSC + YALSA will always need great people to stand for election. Time to consult your Magic 8 Ball?

Is Standing for Election in Your Future? Consider standing for election in the upcoming ALSC Election and discover the opportunities to serve on the ALSC Board of Directors

What do scavenger hunts, Big Foot, and cross-library exploration have in common? Bridges Library System in Southeastern Wisconsin! Read on...

Designing a System-Wide Scavenger Hunt Design a system-wide scavenger hunt to build community engagement and increase kid, adult, and family engagement with your library

Too early to think about back-to-school season? Keep these resources handy for when you're ready to plan...

Back to School Prep: School Help Spaces Back to school prep: School help spaces

Debut author Delali Adjoa joins 2025-2026 YALSA President-elect Valerie Tagoe to talk about "The Free Verse Society," writing for teens, the experience of launching a debut novel, and the power of language in finding yourself and connecting with others.

Join us in Buffalo this October for a full day of learning, inspiration, and ideas for serving teens and tweens.
Explore all the Teen Services Development Day education programs ➡️ https://www.ala.org/alsc/teen-services-development-day

Thank you to Peachtree Publishing Company for sponsoring the Opening Keynote!

Blogger Shaunterria Owens shares how the City of North Miami Public Library's service model centers Haitian families through culturally responsive service.

Kreyòl, Community, Connection: Reimagining Outreach for Haitian Families Migration from Haiti to the United States is driven by a complex mix of systemic “push” factors, with nearly half of the nation’s Haitian immigrant population settling in Florida (Finnegan, 2023). For many Haitian families, the transition involves navigating urgent physiological needs before s...