ALA Executive Director Tracie Hall releases statement on COVID-19 ALA Executive Board recommends closing libraries to public ALA welcomes Penguin Random House’s expanded library access to e-books and audiobooks Booklist announces free online access for all AASL hosts town hall to build community during pandemic American Library Association recommends libraries leave WiFi open during closures while continuing to follow any applicable local, state and federal health and safety guidelines American Library Association cancels 2020 Annual Conference due to COVID-19 United for Libraries opens online discussion forums to non-members to help provide COVID-19 resources GNCRT Spotlights Online Comics Resources and Brings Comic Creators to Your Home with #LibcomixOnline: Libraries & Creators Assemble! COVID-19 federal relief package supports libraries’ role in digital inclusion More