Discover the people, policies, and pivotal moments that shaped the ALA and the libraries we all rely on. Our anniversary blog is your behind-the-scenes look at the legacy we’re honoring and the future we’re building, with regular stories on how we’re celebrating.
Twenty-Five Years of the Sibert Medal
As the American Library Association celebrates its 150th birthday this year, one of the Association’s prestigious book awards also reaches a milestone anniversary. For 25 years, the Robert F. Sibert International Book Medal has been awarded annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished non-fiction informational book published in the United States in English during the preceding year.
ALA Wants to Hear from You During Its 150th Anniversary
The American Library Association (ALA) is seeking website and podcast contributions from ALA members as it celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026. We want stories that reflect experiences with ALA, its legacy, and its history to be featured on ala150.org and ALA’s How I Library podcast.