“How I Library” Episode Two with Jesús Trejo
In episode two of “How I Library,” American Library Association Communications Manager and show host Phil Morehart speaks with comedian, actor, and children’s book author Jesús Trejo. The post “How I...
View ArticleThe Power of Libraries and an Encouraging Mom
Raj Tawney is an essayist and journalist who often writes about family, food, and culture from his multiracial American perspective. His debut memoir, "Colorful Palate: A Flavorful Journey Through a...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning at Your Library
It's the first day of spring: What better time to clean, declutter, and refresh one's home, workplace, and life. Libraries are no exception. Did you know that librarians regularly remove books from...
View ArticleCelebrate the Right to Read with The New Republic
On April 8, also known as Right to Read Day, the New Republic is presenting a free discussion on banned and challenged books with authors Lauren Groff, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Ellen Hopkins, George M....
View ArticleU.S. Book Challenges Update: March 22 Edition
Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting...
View ArticleALA/NBC Banned Book Club to Discuss ‘Hood Feminism’
Join the American Library Association (ALA) and Chicago Today’s Banned Book Club for a discussion of Mikki Kendall’s “Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot” on Tuesday, March 26....
View ArticleAlabama Library Gets Loud for Punk Rock
Footage from an event at an Alabama library last week is going viral and proving that the library is definitely punk rock. The post Alabama Library Gets Loud for Punk Rock appeared first on I Love...
View ArticleAustin Public Library Starts Banned-Book Social Network for Teens
Austin (Texas) Public Library has launched a social network to help teens keep access to banned books. The "Save The Books Social Network" brings together teens who are passionate about fighting for...
View ArticleReady, Set, National Library Week!
Communities across the U.S. will come together April 7–13 for National Library Week, the annual celebration of libraries and library workers. This year's theme, "Ready, Set, Library!" is more than just...
View ArticleExperience the Eclipse with Help from Your Library
Millions of people are predicted to turn their gazes to the sky April 8 to witness an event that has captivated people since the dawn of humankind—a solar eclipse. And libraries across the U.S. are...
View ArticleMy Love of Brussels Sprouts—and Other Reasons to Celebrate National Library Week
Author and this year's honorary chair of National Library Week (NLW), Meg Medina, kicks off NLW 2024 by sharing what led her to become an advocate for and lover of libraries. The post My Love of...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023
The American Library Association kicked off National Library Week, celebrated April 7-13, with the release of the annual State of America's Libraries report, which contains the highly anticipated list...
View ArticleLibrary Workers Are Shining Stars
Celebrated each year on the Tuesday of National Library Week, National Library Workers Day is an opportunity to recognize the hard-working, dedicated, and often-underpaid library professionals who keep...
View ArticleLibraries Reaching Out: A Year of Innovation
2023 was a tumultuous year for libraries. Book bans dominated headlines as well as city council and school board meetings, threatening the access of information to readers of all ages and the...
View ArticleTake Action for Your Library This Election Year
From Congress to local library boards, our elected officials need to hear from library supporters at all levels of government—especially during election years. To launch ALA's new Reader, Voter, Ready...
View ArticleA Look Back at National Library Week 2024
As National Library Week draws to a close, we’re reminiscing about the multitude of ways that library lovers across the country celebrated libraries and how they impact our lives every day. The post A...
View ArticleLibrary of Congress Adds Green Day, ABBA, Notorious B.I.G., and More to...
The Library of Congress has added 25 recordings to the National Recording Registry, enshrining them as audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical, or...
View ArticleThe Secret Life of Librarians
Yesterday, the Carnegie Corporation unveiled The Secret Life of Librarians, a new online series that explores the unexpected stories of librarians across the country and their contributions as civic...
View ArticleJames Patterson Donates $50,000 to Librarians
In celebration of the release of his latest nonfiction book, "The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians," author James Patterson is honoring select American Library Association members with...
View ArticleU.S. Book Challenges Update: April 20 Edition
Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting...
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