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Summertime, and the Listening Is Easy

June 08, 2026

Summer can be a great season for many to hit the road or the skies with family and friends in search of new adventures and make time for special projects—but for others, it can quickly become a financial burden.

Ready to Fight LGBTQ+ Book Bans? Start Here

June 04, 2026

June is Rainbow Book Month, a nationwide celebration of the authors and written works that reflect the lives and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a great time to explore LGBTQ+ books and resources at your local library. Originally established in the 1990s as National Lesbian and Gay Book Month by The Publishing Triangle, Rainbow Book Month is an initiative of the American Library Association, and this year, it’s more essential than ever.

Fighting for Libraries on a National Scale!

June 02, 2026

We're overwhelmed, and we can't do this without you! Congressional lawmakers are advancing legislation that threatens your access to information, weakens libraries, and undermines your freedom to read. At the same time, there are important opportunities to support positive legislation that protects readers, strengthens school libraries, and secures federal support for libraries nationwide. The good news is that it only takes a few minutes to make a difference. Please take a few minutes today to complete as many of these actions as possible and then share them with your friends, family, colleagues, and fellow library supporters.

Decision Fatigue Affects Would-Be Readers

June 01, 2026

According to Smithsonian magazine, leisure reading has declined by approximately 40 percent in the last twenty years. College-age students in particular are reading less since the start of the digital age. This is likely because the time and attention required to read has begun competing with the digital attention economy.

Julie Fiveash: We All Have Something New to Learn

May 29, 2026

It took a pandemic for cartoonist and librarian Julie Fiveash to write the graphic novel that became their book, The Froggy Library.

Can a Library Card Support You Through Burnout? The Case for Bibliotherapy

May 27, 2026

The world can be a stressful place, with constant demands from work, caregiving, and electronic notifications taking their toll on our mental health. Burnout is increasingly common, and finding time to rest and heal can be difficult in our fast-paced world. However, research from the ReLit Foundation has shown that something as simple as reading a book can help.

Rural Libraries as Lifelines: Books, Broadband, and Other Basics

May 25, 2026

For many, it’s hard to imagine living in a home without reliable internet, running water, or a laundromat within a few minutes’ drive. Yet for families in rural America, this can be a stark and long-standing reality.

What’s Happening with Spokane’s Community Court/Library Partnership?

May 22, 2026

Drug abuse. Mental health issues. The two are often linked, and it is hard to know which comes first. Does heavy drug use fray a person’s mental condition? Or are those struggling with their mental health more likely to use drugs, seeking in them an escape from their torment?

Things to Know Before Applying to Library School

May 20, 2026

I was excited to interview two library school students for this article.

How Seed Libraries Bring Communities Together Each Spring

May 18, 2026

Starting a garden is one of those goals people tuck in the back of their mind as the weather warms. Some imagine growing their own fresh food, while others just want a reason to get outside and work with plants.
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