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Libraries, Literacy, and Government Transparency are Under Attack from the Trump Administration

June 11, 2025

What’s happening to America’s libraries isn’t just a political issue; it’s an assault on knowledge, access, and democracy. From censorship to leadership purges, libraries are under siege, and we need your help to fight back.

How IMLS Funding Cuts Will Impact Prison Libraries

June 11, 2025

With the recent chaos surrounding the future of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), people are concerned about libraries around the country losing vital government funding. Most of the uproar against the proposed cuts has centered on how important public libraries are to their communities. However, there’s another type of library that will also be affected by these funding cuts—one that is indispensable to the community it serves. Prison libraries are a lifeline to many people who are incarcerated. They depend heavily on IMLS grants, and if IMLS is dismantled or suffers severe funding cuts, then prison libraries will struggle to exist.

What Could IMLS Funding Cuts Mean for Your Library’s Summer Reading Program?

June 10, 2025

With summer on the horizon, many families are excited for the return of a beloved tradition: the library's summer reading program.

8 Important Collections of LGBTQ+ Literature and Archival Materials You Should Check Out

June 09, 2025

These are challenging times for LGBTQ+ communities, and as always, libraries step up to provide support and partnership. Among the ways libraries do that (and all year-round, not just in June) is by offering resources and educational materials about and for the LGBTQ+ members of their communities. There are also LGBTQ+ libraries that focus on documenting and archiving vital aspects of the community’s history and achievements, as well as providing a robust collection of print and/or digital LGBTQ+ resources. Read on to learn more about their efforts and how you can get involved.

Trump’s Relentless Attacks on American Libraries

June 06, 2025

Throughout the first few months of the Trump administration, we’ve seen its relentless attacks on American institutions.

First, They Came for Libraries.

June 02, 2025

They won't stop until they control everything you're allowed to read.

Drawing a Line in Huntington Beach

June 02, 2025

We, the people, are drawing a line in Huntington Beach, California. Election day is only one week away and they need additional resources to reach every eligible voter in this final push!

Why the Public Library Is the Best Third Place

June 02, 2025

Engaging with third places, places that are separate from both work and home, is a great way to interact with community life and enjoy a wide variety of benefits for your well-being.  Let’s talk about why the public library is the best third place and how your library can support your overall health and well-being.

Best Paw Forward: The Surprising Role Pets Play in Building Community and Literacy Connections

May 30, 2025

For many people in America, furry, feathered, and sometimes scaly friends are a vital part of their family unit. According to Forbes Magazine, 66 percent of US households owned a pet in 2024 — up 10 percent from 56 percent in 1988. Moreover, 78 percent of pet owners acquired them during the pandemic — unsurprising, considering how many families were driven into their homes with Zoom and FaceTime as main conduits to the outside world.

The Government Can Now Ban Books It Dislikes.

May 28, 2025

On May 24, 2025, in a sharply divided 10–7 decision, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the government can restrict access to books in public libraries simply because it dislikes or disagrees with the content of those books.
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