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Boston Is Building Homes Above Libraries—And It’s Changing Lives

January 23, 2026

As housing costs continue to rise across the country, many families are finding it harder than ever to stay rooted in the communities they love. In Boston, where rents have climbed steadily for years, the search for a stable, affordable home can feel overwhelming. But an innovative partnership is showing that libraries—long trusted as community anchors—can also be part of the housing solution.

Helping Families Feel Welcome: How Alabama Libraries Support Newcomers

January 20, 2026

When a family relocates, the hardest part isn’t unpacking boxes. It’s finding a place that feels steady and welcoming. Libraries across the country often play that role, bringing newcomers into the community. Two recent stories from My Alabama Library illustrate how libraries help families move from feeling like outsiders to feeling at home.

Be Mighty: A Community-Centered Food Support System in Little Rock

January 16, 2026

The Be Mighty food support network is a neighborhood-centered anti-hunger initiative that positions the public library as more than a place for books — it’s a hub for food access, nutrition education, and connection to public benefits. Launched as a concentrated effort to address food insecurity among kids and families, Be Mighty has grown into a multipronged network of meal distribution, small neighborhood pantries, outreach, and referral services that meet people where they are.

What Goes Into Providing Digital Services at Libraries?

January 13, 2026

Libraries offer many free services to their communities, making them a lifeline for people who can’t afford to pay for those services themselves. One of the most essential resources libraries provide is digital access. It’s a necessity in today’s world—one not everyone can afford—so libraries have worked to close the digital divide by offering a variety of digital services, such as e-books, audiobooks, and databases.

Send a Postcard to Support the National Right To Read Act!

January 09, 2026

Across the country, the freedom to read is under attack. Books are being removed from shelves, librarians are being targeted, and students are losing access to diverse, age-appropriate materials that reflect their lives and expand their understanding of the world.

Patent and Trademark Law for Librarians

January 09, 2026

Q: What do Tarzan’s yell, Darth Vader’s breathing, the Pillsbury Doughboy’s giggle, AFLAC’s duck quack, the 60 Minutes ticking stopwatch, and Homer Simpson’s “D’oh!” have in common? A: All are protected by US trademark law. (You can hear more examples at the US Patent and Trademark Office website.)

Keto and Vegan and Paleo, Oh My!

January 06, 2026

The excess most people enjoy during any of the many December holidays tends to seem a tad less delightful when January rolls around and waistbands that felt loose in October now pinch. There’s a reason why January is often a month when people try to change habits for the better. Sure, it’s the beginning of the year, but it also comes after a couple of months of food-focused celebrations.

8 Ways Your Library Can Ignite Your New Year’s Resolutions

January 02, 2026

The holiday season can feel like closing the door on one chapter of life and opening another to embrace new beginnings. Many people create a list of goals to check off in the New Year—wellness, hobbies, finances, and more. Thankfully, your neighborhood library can help you get started!

Want to Learn How to Program? See How Your Library Can Help

December 30, 2025

Learning to program—or even just learning to code—has become one of those goals that people keep tucked away in the back of their minds. Some imagine switching careers, others want to automate boring tasks at work, and a few simply want to understand how the tech around them actually functions.

How Authors Can Draw Inspiration from Libraries

December 26, 2025

For many people, publishing a novel is at the top of their bucket list. However, writing a book is much easier said than done. Thankfully, aspiring writers have a free and accessible resource at their disposal: their local public library. Many authors have built their fame within the walls of libraries around the world, and you could be the next success story.
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