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The Wildest Things Libraries Teach in Summer

July 06, 2026

For many children, summertime means staying up late, enjoying days at the beach, and spending time with friends. However, for their caregivers, worries about summer learning loss tend to creep in. Thankfully, public libraries are here to help.

How Libraries Are Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

July 03, 2026

As milestones go, a country’s semiquincentennial—its 250th birthday—is pretty major. On July 4, 2026, the US celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and plans are in place across the country: fairs, parades, block parties, volunteer events, and even the creation of a time capsule.

Samantha Mills: Preservation of History Never Ends

June 25, 2026

Samantha Mills’s short story “Rabbit Test” won the Nebula, Locus, and Sturgeon awards, and her collection Rabbit Test and Other Stories was released by Tachyon Publications in April. In addition to her work as a writer, she’s an archivist in a local historical society, managing both their archival collections and their research library. We caught up with Mills recently to talk about her work as an archivist and how it influences her creative work.

Get Outside! Library Spaces to Enjoy During Summer Travel

June 22, 2026

Libraries today are often associated with indoor resources: access to research materials, books, quiet study spaces, free internet, and community event rooms.

The Freedom to Learn: Literacy as Liberation

June 19, 2026

On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally received news about a law that had been in effect for two and a half years: They were free. The date we now celebrate as Juneteenth marks both the end of legal bondage and the genesis of a question that now faced every newly freed person: What does freedom mean?

Mystery Books That Fight Book Bans!

June 19, 2026

Get $130 worth of ebooks from one of modern horror’s most acclaimed voices, Stephen Graham Jones for just $20 and help support the fight against book bans!

Libraries as Foundational Learning Anchors: Reflections from the NSLA Leadership Forum

June 15, 2026

This past winter, the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) convened a Leadership Forum of more than three hundred CEOs and executive leaders to think deeply about how summer programs can help close the persistent opportunity gap for kids.

How Baltimore County Public Library Is Expanding Mobile Services to Reach Families and Underserved Communities

June 11, 2026

Getting to the library is one of those goals people keep tucked in the back of their mind. Some imagine taking their kids to an after-school program, while others just want a quiet place to find health information.

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.
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