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Yes, Florida Tried to Ban the Dictionary!

January 11, 2024

If an article began stating that the dictionary had been banned in Florida for containing offensive language, you would be right to assume it was a satire piece. Instead, it is the absurd, unfortunate reality we find ourselves in.

Citizen Bane: A Librarian's Primer on Sovereign Citizens

January 10, 2024

A little patience, respect, and active listening can go a long way.

What’s So Special about Special Libraries?

January 10, 2024

You just might find a library centered around your favorite topic!

How Libraries Help Anchor Moving Families

January 09, 2024

Wherever life takes you, you’ll find a library there for your family!

How Libraries Function in Small Communities

January 05, 2024

Rural towns depend on the resources public libraries provide.

Exploring the Freckle Project

January 05, 2024

Knowing why people read what they read impacts future library services and resources.

No, book banners are not protecting children. They're getting them drunk and punching them.

January 04, 2024

The rallying cry of book banners nation wide is always the same.  “We’re doing it to protect the children!” they proclaim.  Yes, all their efforts to rip books—books!—away from students and kids is in a tireless effort to protect them from the dangerous contents of libraries.  So they say.

Not Sure How to Best Spend Your Day of Service This Year?

January 02, 2024

Talk to your librarian for ideas about what help is needed in your community.

You Can Count on Your Library during Winter Weather Emergencies

January 02, 2024

Libraries are vital community hubs providing a safe place to stay warm and access the internet during severe winter storms.

But, Nobody Uses Libraries Anymore...

December 31, 2023

One of the things we always hear while campaigning for libraries is that nobody uses libraries anymore. But check out the data and you'll see something completely different.
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