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Show Support For Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!

September 01, 2026

Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library in honor of her father, who could not read or write. What started in her home county in Tennessee has grown into an extraordinary literacy movement that now distributes millions of books every month.

10 Ways Today’s Academic Libraries Are Supporting Student Well-Being

August 31, 2026

It’s almost that time of year—back to school. It can be a time of excitement and fresh starts, but it can also bring significant stress that can negatively affect a student’s mental health. For students in higher education, there’s good news: Academic libraries are increasingly meeting the challenge of supporting student well-being as part of their mission.

Thanks to the Library, Vanessa Miller Always Had Books

August 28, 2026

When USA Today-best-selling author Vanessa Miller was growing up, money was scarce — but thanks to libraries, she was able to read whatever she wanted.

Oregon's Newest Public Library Took 37 Years to Build

August 26, 2026

For years, the Keizer Community Library was something its community built for itself. It began in 1988 with children’s books in a spare room at City Hall and grew through donations, volunteers, and fundraising events.

From 3D Printers to Podcasts: The Secret Tech Playground Hidden in the Stacks

August 24, 2026

Libraries offer so much more than books these days. People check out all kinds of items; whether they need something important or just want to try something fun, libraries have stepped up to meet those needs. The Library of Things trend—collections of a wide range of items you can borrow with your library card—is here to stay, and many people don’t realize just how many interesting options are available.

When Budgets Tighten: How Public Libraries Help Families Save

August 21, 2026

Rising grocery bills, housing costs, and everyday expenses have forced many Americans to rethink their budgets. As families look for practical ways to save money, many are rediscovering one of their community’s most valuable resources: the public library.

The Best Gift for a Book Lover? A Well-Funded Public Library

August 19, 2026

National Book Lovers Day may have come and gone on August 9, but the spirit behind it is worth carrying forward. When book lovers think about their most common gifts, they usually picture bookmarks, gift cards, or reading journals. However, perhaps the greatest gift for any book lover is a well-funded public library. Why? Libraries keep books, reading spaces, and community programs accessible to everyone—not just on one holiday, but all year long.

They've ALREADY Tried to Arrest Librarians.

August 17, 2026

They came for the books. Then they came for the librarians. That isn't a warning about what might happen someday. We've already seen it happen in states across the country.

The Internet Archive: Preserving Community History, One File at a Time

August 14, 2026

In April, a curated collection of music by Chicago music enthusiast Aadam Jacobs made national news. Mr. Jacobs, a devoted supporter of the city’s live music scene, has been recording shows for decades—starting with a Nirvana performance he captured on cassette in 1989 and continuing through lesser-known Chicago bands well into 2016, often relying on his trusty Sony recorder.

Think an MLIS Only Leads to the Library? Think Again

August 12, 2026

When people hear “librarian,” they often picture someone who works in a public or academic library setting. Those roles are an important part of the profession, but they represent only a fraction of the opportunities available to graduates of master of library and information science (MLIS) programs.

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