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How to Stand Up for Authors Whose Books Are Being Challenged

October 30, 2026

National Author’s Day is November 1. If you’re wondering why it’s important to remember this particular holiday, there are many reasons. Prime among them: the ongoing efforts by groups that are all for banning books they don’t like (and, in many cases, haven’t read). Banned books don’t just affect potential readers. They affect the authors who have toiled, often for years, to produce those books and find publication. Here’s what you need to know.

5 Haunted Libraries to Visit This Spooky Season

October 28, 2026

Libraries are supposed to be the quietest places in town. No talking, no running, no loud noises. So when a book flies off a shelf or a bell rings on its own, you notice.

The Real Cause of the Book Ban Crisis

October 26, 2026

Each October, the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) hosts US Media Literacy Week. The observance highlights the need for increased media literacy and presents strategies for achieving it. There are many reasons the mission is vital today, and one has to do with libraries and the work of EveryLibrary: the book ban crisis.

School Library Musings: So You Think You Love Libraries?

October 23, 2026

Not long ago, we met with a top school administrator campaigning for office. Discussions ranged across the educational map and included the dangers of screen time, the expanding use of AI, why “kids aren’t reading,” and many other hot topics.

Banned for What?! The Prison Libraries Edition

October 21, 2026

Prison Banned Books Week is upon us, a time when we highlight some of the titles banned from state and federal prisons. According to the official campaign website, this annual effort “shines a light on this widespread censorship and advocates for the rights of incarcerated and detained people to access literature and express themselves freely.” In partnership with organizations that champion free expression, the campaign underscores a powerful message: Censorship has no place in a democracy.

Fair Use, Ford, and Joker Fish

October 19, 2026

“Good Lord!” said the civil servant, looking in astonishment at the white-faced, weirdly garbed figure who had just strolled into his office. “Where?” said the Joker, ever the rogue, whirling around to look before conceding, “Oh, hahaha, I see. It was just an expression!”

Take Your Child to the Library Day Registration Has Launched

October 16, 2026

Take Your Child to the Library Day, the annual celebration that invites families to engage with all their local library has to offer, has launched its registration page for the February 6, 2027 nationwide celebration at takeyourchildtothelibrary.org.

Libraries and the Work of Unfreezing Cold Cases

October 16, 2026

BY CHELSEA HANRAHAN Librarians are sometimes jokingly referred to as detectives for our ability to track down information or figure out what book a patron is talking about from vague details like “it has a blue cover.”

Libraries as Trusted Sources of Election Information

October 14, 2026

During election season, finding clear and accurate information can feel challenging. News feeds, social media accounts, and mailboxes are often flooded with political advertisements, conflicting claims, and agenda-driven content. In such a noisy media environment, knowing where to turn for simple facts can be difficult for any voter.

What Could a Trip to the Library Uncover About Your Family History?

October 12, 2026

Every October, communities across the country celebrate Family History Month—a time to explore heritage, preserve memories, and uncover the stories that make each family unique. Beginning a genealogy project can feel daunting, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.