Celebrate autumn with some delicious reads!
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/09/fall-harvest-stories-these-books-look-good-enough-to-eat/

Making the case for creative chaos in the library!
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/09/making-the-library-feel-magical-a-case-for-creative-youth-spaces/

Blogger Maria Leon-Roman shares tips that have helped her find success in bilingual story times.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/translating-books-and-songs-for-bilingual-family-story-time/

If your to-do list is overwhelming you, consider some triage.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/triaging-your-work-flow/

Guest blogger Danielle Jones reflects on how YALSA membership enriched her life and career.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/09/reflections-on-yalsa/

Blogger Dr. Vikki C. Terrile talks about how a book of folktales for kids impressed a bunch of teen guys she'd never met.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/09/sometimes-it-works/

Program evaluation matters! Find out why and learn helpful steps for working through the process.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/09/reduce-harmful-habits-evaluating-library-programs/

ASL, animal signs, and foxes—Oh my!
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/bringing-sign-language-into-story-time-with-corey-tabors-fox-books/

Need ideas for bringing fan culture to your library? Look no further...
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/engaging-teens-and-tweens-in-fan-programs/

Storytime just got a little more vibrant!
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/outdoor-color-storytime/

Step aside, Orange Julius—libraries are now the sweet spot at the mall.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/malls-and-libraries-the-rivals-to-romance-tale-of-two-american-institutions/

See what can happen when school-age children don’t age out of shared library experiences with the adults in their lives!
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/the-hidden-power-of-shared-experiences-in-school-age-library-programs/

If you missed having a summer campfire, fall is still a great time for "bonfires" and scary stories.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/summer-scares-bringing-campfire-stories-indoors/

Wear your support for the freedom to read at the ALSC National Institute!

On Oct. 1, we’re inviting attendees to wear their intellectual freedom gear. Need some? Save 20% on intellectual freedom merchandise from the ALA Graphics Gift Shop, Sept. 8–12. https://www.librarygiftshop.org/let-books-be

Remembering the "book lady." Rest easy, Dolly.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/a-tribute-to-dolly/

Heading to Buffalo for the ALSC Institute and/or Teen Services Development Day? The ALSC Blog is looking for writers to share their experiences.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/attending-the-2026-alsc-national-institute-join-us-as-a-conference-blogger/

Here’s a fresh take on caregiver-child library programs—and overlooked benefits they may hold for the adult participants.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/thinking-about-the-caregivers/

It's ALSC-YALSA reunification day! Ariana Hussain's August post focuses on the new division for library service to children and teens. https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/reimagine-reenergize-reunite/

Ever thought about if and how a picture book models an early literacy practice? The CLEL Bell Awards can encourage just that.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/08/clel-bell-awards-celebrating-picture-books-that-support-early-literacy/