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Unearthing Family Mysteries

October 26, 2022

The story of an Indiana woman who made a life-changing discovery with the help of her library’s genealogist.

They wanted to ban this book about seahorses because it's too sexy

October 21, 2022

Last year a group of conservatives thought that a children’s book with an illustration of hugging sea horses was too hot to handle for kids and should be banned from elementary schools in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Why Are Books Banned?

October 04, 2022

Book bans are not about protecting children. It's a lot more sinister than that...

Bogged Down with Analog Materials? Call Your Library!

October 04, 2022

Convert your memories into digital files; digital conversion is a unique service offered by some public and academic libraries.

Finding Your Identity at the Library

October 04, 2022

Public libraries and the young LGBTQ+ community.

Did you see Lizzo make history playing James Madison's crystal flute?

September 28, 2022

No one knew what it would sound like. The crowd was shocked...

Are We Facing a Future Without Diverse Stories?

September 28, 2022

As book bans become increasingly prevalent, diverse books for young readers are disappearing from library shelves across the United States.

6 Hispanic Heritage Archives to Explore Online

September 28, 2022

Libraries document and celebrate the importance of Hispanic communities, past and present.

Audiobooks and Accessibility

September 28, 2022

Here's the bottom line: experience books in the way that works for you.

Empathy, A Hidden Victim of Book Bans

September 20, 2022

Book challenges rob us of the novels that teach about other experiences and perspectives.

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