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Book Banning Spreads to the US Military

June 13, 2025

Censorship has a new Bad Conduct Medal.

Texas Approves Controversial School Voucher Law, Jeopardizing Public Education

June 12, 2025

Texas Senate Bill 2 passed on May 3, 2025, with a vote of nineteen in favor and twelve opposed. This contentious bill has dealt a significant blow to the public school budgets in Texas. One billion tax dollars will be siphoned from Texas taxpayers to subsidize private school vouchers, leaving essential school functions underfunded by the state budget. According to the Texas Freedom Network, this bill is “a direct assault on the Texas public education system.”

Libraries, Literacy, and Government Transparency are Under Attack from the Trump Administration

June 11, 2025

What’s happening to America’s libraries isn’t just a political issue; it’s an assault on knowledge, access, and democracy. From censorship to leadership purges, libraries are under siege, and we need your help to fight back.

How IMLS Funding Cuts Will Impact Prison Libraries

June 11, 2025

With the recent chaos surrounding the future of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), people are concerned about libraries around the country losing vital government funding. Most of the uproar against the proposed cuts has centered on how important public libraries are to their communities. However, there’s another type of library that will also be affected by these funding cuts—one that is indispensable to the community it serves. Prison libraries are a lifeline to many people who are incarcerated. They depend heavily on IMLS grants, and if IMLS is dismantled or suffers severe funding cuts, then prison libraries will struggle to exist.

What Could IMLS Funding Cuts Mean for Your Library’s Summer Reading Program?

June 10, 2025

With summer on the horizon, many families are excited for the return of a beloved tradition: the library's summer reading program.

8 Important Collections of LGBTQ+ Literature and Archival Materials You Should Check Out

June 09, 2025

These are challenging times for LGBTQ+ communities, and as always, libraries step up to provide support and partnership. Among the ways libraries do that (and all year-round, not just in June) is by offering resources and educational materials about and for the LGBTQ+ members of their communities. There are also LGBTQ+ libraries that focus on documenting and archiving vital aspects of the community’s history and achievements, as well as providing a robust collection of print and/or digital LGBTQ+ resources. Read on to learn more about their efforts and how you can get involved.

Trump’s Relentless Attacks on American Libraries

June 06, 2025

Throughout the first few months of the Trump administration, we’ve seen its relentless attacks on American institutions.

First, They Came for Libraries.

June 02, 2025

They won't stop until they control everything you're allowed to read.

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.
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