2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the American Library Association (ALA). It’s a milestone that invites everyone across the country to imagine the libraries of tomorrow, to advocate fiercely for open access to knowledge, and to invest in the infrastructure, both digital and human, that makes libraries a foundation of thriving communities.
You can celebrate, connect, and reflect with us all year at ALA150.org, where you can find remembrances, histories, photos, and more that showcase ALA and the library community’s evolution and impact over the years.
Listen to Clara Stanton Jones, 1976-1977 ALA president, and Fred Rogers aka Mr. Rogers discuss the role of ALA and libraries in the fabric of American life below.
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With library funding being gutted and censorship on the rise, supporting libraries is more critical than ever. If you’re looking for a way to help, we urge you to become a Supporter of the American Library Association by donating.
At the American Library Association, we are here to protect libraries — today and for generations to come. What does your donation do? It helps a neighbor gain skills to start a business. It helps a child discover themselves through books and programs. And it helps keep libraries strong, open, and free for everyone.
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