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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.

SWAPping Stories — and Experience — in an NHS Library

May 28, 2025

The acronym NHS may stand for the National Health Service in the UK, but every NHS Trust has its own ‘personality,’ integrating into the local community, as far as possible, in ways that fit with the particular issues facing that community.

Susanna Kwan: Books Belong to Us All

May 23, 2025

Susanna Kwan’s debut novel, Awake in the Floating City, takes place in a flooded San Francisco of the future, where a surprising connection forms between a 130-year-old woman named Mia and her caregiver, an artist named Bo. The author lives in San Francisco herself, where her favorite library branch is a fifteen-minute walk away from her apartment.

Libraries: Your Lifeline During Natural Disasters

May 21, 2025

There are few things in life more unpredictable than nature, especially during the springtime, which is known for its severe weather. Experiencing a natural disaster can be a significant source of disruption and uncertainty, particularly when you and your home are badly affected.

Library Supporters are Taking on MAGA in Huntington Beach

May 20, 2025

Huntington Beach, California, has become ground zero for MAGA's relentless attacks on American libraries and your right to read.  We need people like you to take action and help us fight back!

Safeguarding Our History: The Vital Role of the National Archives in Preserving Military Records

May 19, 2025

Among the many alarming actions taken by the current administration was the firing of the national archivist (and other senior staff), raising significant concerns about the future of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The work done by NARA, particularly in terms of military records, is crucial to American history and policy and deserves attention—and preservation. Read on for what you need to know. Note: Actions at the federal level are occurring and changing rapidly. The following information was current at the time of writing and publication.

Child’s Play: Books to Help Children Cope with Hospital Matters

May 14, 2025

Even though it affects all of us, finding reliable healthcare information can often be really tricky. This is partly due to the fact that our scientific knowledge expands almost daily and also because healthcare information tends to be written in jargon.
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