The Library Is Your Free Genealogy Center

Explore your ancestry without hitting a paywall.

Why Download Free Music with Your Library Card?

Enjoy commercial-free music without a paid subscription.

Banning Books Endangers Children and Increases Abuse

The story of Utah banning 13 books statewide (12 of the books are by women, including Judy Blume and Margaret Atwood) continues to make international news. What isn't being reported is that many of the books banned in Utah and targeted across the country deal with challenging topics, including sexual assault.  

What Happened to Civics Education?

The IMLS asks teens for their take at the National 4-H Conference.

Two Big Losses for Book Banners This Week!

You might remember Valentina Gomez, a far-right MAGA enthusiast who promised to burn books if she was elected to Missouri Secretary of State. 

From Babies to Teens: How Your Children’s Librarian Can Grow with Your Kids

Your library has the resources needed to support your child at any age.

Public Libraries: A Beacon for Innovation in Communities

Research shows the impact libraries have on sparking new ideas and inspiration among their patrons.

13 Books Banned By the State Government in Utah!

Utah legislators passed HB29 in 2024, claiming that librarians, teachers, and school board members should suffer criminal “consequences” for having books like Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison’s book The Bluest Eye, Judy Blume’s Forever, and Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian on high school library shelves.

Tuition-Free Ways to Expand Your Career Options

When it’s time for a job change, head to your library to advance your skills at no cost.

Academic Libraries Are the Best Job on Campus for Students

You should sign up to work at your college library ASAP.