Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programs for Older Adults

Grant Summary

This grant will support the American Library Association (ALA) to evaluate and summarize the state of older adult programming in libraries across the United States and offer recommendations based on successful models and best practices. Public libraries are vital community hubs for older adults, promoting social connection, enhancing well-being and ensuring access to essential resources—particularly in rural areas. However, little research exists on the prevalence or impact of library programming for older adults. ALA will conduct a national evaluation of library programming for older adults through a landscape report, advisory group, and data analysis from ALA initiatives. The findings from this project will inform ALA’s future actions regarding resource development, partner engagement and initiative creation for older adult library programming.

Related Grant Resources

• ALA - Aging Together
• American Library Association
• ALA Landscape Report: Aging Together
• ALA Press Release: ALA Releases Landscape Report on the Current State of Library Programs for Older Adults
• ALA Press Release: Twenty-Nine Organizations Selected to Serve on the Advisory Committee for Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults
• ALA Press Release: With Funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation, ALA Announces Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults