Public Programming ALA Connect Discussion Groups

The ALA Public Programs Office's ALA Connect groups are an easy way to connect with the Public Programs Office and other library professionals. Subscribers post announcements, share news and related library programming and solicit professional advice from fellow librarians. Receive individual emails or a digest of list highlights.

Public Programs Connect Group

Join the Public Programs Forum to get updates on new grant opportunities from the Public Programs Office and to discuss all aspects of library programming with your colleagues.

To join:

  1. Make an ALA Connect account if you do not already have one. Register for an account here.
  2. Join the Public Programs Office group on Connect by clicking the Join Community button.

If you want to refer back to a live webinar that explains the uses of the group, click here to access the recording.

For technical support, contact ALA Public Programs Office staff at publicprograms@ala.org

PPO Grants Connect Group

Be the first to hear about new grant opportunities for your public, academic, school or special library from the Public Programs Office by joining the PPO Grants mailing list.

To join:

  1. Make an ALA Connect account if you do not already have one. Register for an account here.
  2. Join the Public Programs Office group on Connect by clicking the Join Community button.

For technical support, contact ALA Public Programs Office staff at publicprograms@ala.org.

Community Engagement Connect Group

Connect with other librarians to share and discuss community engagement resources and receive notifications from ALA staff regarding upcoming community engagement opportunities.

To join:

  1. Make an ALA Connect account if you do not already have one. Register for an account here.
  2. Join the Public Programs Office group on Connect by clicking the Join Community button.

For technical support, contact ALA Public Programs Office staff at publicprograms@ala.org.