Libraries and the American Dream

Make your goals a reality with help from your library.

How Valuable Are Libraries? Here are the Numbers

Studies return jaw-dropping statistics.

We Shouldn’t Have the Right to Choose What Other People’s Children Read

Book bans threaten personal freedom. 

What Does it Take to Become a Librarian?

Let’s walk through history to see how librarianship has evolved as a profession. 

Unearthing Family Mysteries

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

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?

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

Bogged Down with Analog Materials? Call Your Library!

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

Public libraries and the young LGBTQ+ community.

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

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