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The Joy of Borrowing

November 28, 2025

With inflation on the rise and many federal workers still recovering from the longest government shutdown in US history, the holidays this year are shaping up to be a major source of stress rather than joy.

Celebrate the Season of Giving at Your Local Library

November 25, 2025

The winter holiday season can be a bustling time when family and friends gather to celebrate, rejoice, and bring a festive bit of light to the darkest time of the year. But it is also a time of reflection and generosity, when we appreciate the good things in our lives and recognize that there are others who are not as fortunate. This time of year is known as the season of giving, when people come together to give back to their communities and help out those in need.

Who’s Going to Museums?

November 21, 2025

Museums are more than places to store art or history—they reflect how communities connect, learn, and grow.

The High Stakes of E-Rate: What Los Angeles Just Lost and Why America Can’t Afford to Follow

November 18, 2025

The Los Angeles County Library has recently announced the abrupt end of its long-running laptop lending program. For many Angelenos, these laptops were more than convenient; they were a lifeline. Yet due to steep cuts and administrative complications tied to E-Rate funding, the program could no longer be sustained, and thousands of residents who relied on the service have been left stranded in a digital desert.

When Libraries Do More Than Congress: Food-for-Fines in American Libraries

November 17, 2025

Across the country, public libraries are running “food for fines” campaigns for Thanksgiving and the Holidays. These are programs where patrons can pay off late fees by donating canned goods or other non-perishable items to benefit those in need.  

Culturally Connected Literacy: The Impact of the Indigenous Library Program

November 11, 2025

Little Free Library (LFL) is a nonprofit organization located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its mission is “to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Library book-exchange boxes.” The Indigenous Library Program, an LFL program born from the Native Library Initiative, is committed to providing book-sharing boxes on tribal lands in Indigenous communities at no cost. The program launched in June 2023, in an effort to bring books to “book deserts” in Indigenous communities.

The Comstock Act and Its Impact on Libraries Today

November 07, 2025

Can librarians resist the criminalization of their work?

Louisiana liar and Harasser Apologizes to Librarian

November 04, 2025

During the July 11, 2022, library board meeting for the Livingston Parish Library, public school librarian Amanda Jones spoke out against an attempt to remove LGBTQ books from the public library in her hometown.

Get in Touch with Your Inner Artist at the Library

November 04, 2025

Ever catch yourself saying, “I wish I could draw,” but then stop because you think art classes are too pricey or you’re not sure where to start? You’re definitely not alone. Many of us have that creative itch we never quite scratch.

Language Learning and Community Building: How Carnegie Corporation Grants Support Libraries

October 31, 2025

Libraries welcome people from all walks of life and provide access to free educational resources. No other institution offers such a wealth of information at no cost, making libraries a unique and vital fixture in their communities. Given this singular role, libraries strive to meet the specific needs of their patrons through specialized programs and other resources.
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