Congress must pass the last parts of the federal budget that include the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) by January 30th.

They failed to give teachers and students any clear rules and because they unconstitutionally infringe upon LGBTQ students’ rights to express themselves

Maine State Library Commission to start rulemaking process for new standards www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...

New Arkansas prison policy to restrict how inmates receive books starting in February www.5newsonline.com/article/news...

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And yeah, some of our front line staff have been on the receiving end of some not-so-nice comments. But when you vote for inflation on the national ticket and revenue caps at the state level, cuts in services at the local level is what you get.

Digital services require more funding and effort than most people realize. medium.com/everylibrary...

If you love books, your physical or digital TBR (to-be-read) pile may grow faster than you can reasonably keep pace.

Fargo Public Library will make service changes in 2026 after a $241,858 city budget cut, including limits on Libby access and new fees for nonresidents.

Have you noticed that your library could very well be offering you other great ways to get and stay healthy with programs they offer for adult members of your community?

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Classic titles such as Slaughterhouse-Five, What Girls Are Made Of and The Perks of Being a Wallflower are now being labeled “obscene,” “indecent” and “pornographic” by this law and are being systematically removed from Utah high schools.

East Baton Rouge Parish libraries announce tax renewal vote after mayor’s ‘Thrive’ plan failed www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/...

John Chrastka joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career and founding the EveryLibrary PAC, where they work to support public libraries and help fight against book bans. greatbattlefield.com/episode/supp...

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Memphis library workers fight for civil service protection

New Year’s resolutions are often easy to make but can be far more difficult to keep. Fortunately, your local library is here to help ensure you have all the tools you need for success.

Glencoe residents in Illinois now have several months to research a question that will likely determine the next chapter of one of the town’s storied institutions.

Applying for a job is a job itself. It’s so important to get the best job offer possible, so don’t take a chance: add a librarian to your team — they’re information experts!

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Executive orders are pressuring libraries and archives to rewrite history, targeting DEI, and pushing for the erasure of marginalized voices. Join our conversation with Evan Allgood & Dr. Travis Wagner about how these policies threaten public memory. www.everylibraryinstitute.org/tpl_webinars...

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Sign the petition to support reinstating the library board and safeguarding the library’s mission for children, families, and our community. www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/re... @everylibrary.bsky.social

The Authoritarian Playbook: Librarians speak out against book bans

Let’s look at how libraries help people achieve their life goals.

Commissioners to consider new standards through a rulemaking process that could take most of 2026. Meantime, the proposed requirements for paid directors and minimum hours do not apply.

There are more public libraries nationwide than there are Starbucks or McDonalds, and while they don’t have the reputation for being everywhere that those stores enjoy, public libraries remain as a valuable resource that can turn an interest into a full-blown passion.

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When was the last time you did something creative? If you’re overdue for imaginative time, check out what your local library has to help you tap into your creativity.

The bill in Alabama would help politicize library boards as the battle continues across the state over what library books belong in children's and youth sections.

Your local library is one of the most powerful tools you have to launch a successful business.

This is one of the worst thing Donald has done to American engineering. We will lose any hope of keeping up with China on the rush to conquer space. Not even beat them. Just keep up.

Public libraries' mission is to serve the needs and interests of all public sectors by staying up-to-date with the latest books, music CDs, DVDs, and even events connected to issues and topics related to the local and global communities

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Americans already think like entrepreneurs. Almost half say they’ve had a specific idea for an entrepreneurial venture in the past year or see opportunities in the economy for such ideas. But they’re unsure how to proceed — only 35 percent would know where to go for help.

The Trump admin is hoping to shutter over a dozen buildings and more than 100 labs at NASA’s iconic Goddard Space Flight Center As part of its plans to gut the center, it shut NASA’s largest library last month, threatening to trash important documents in the process.

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Libraries are always about making basic life needs as accessible as possible. If you’ve been looking for a change, try visiting your local library to see what they do to help.

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Improve your money management skills with free online financial literacy resources

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The St. Charles Library announced a new program to encourage families and kids to read – the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.

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Needing only a library card, you could potentially learn an entire language for free.

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From borrowing a bike to kickstart your fitness goals to learning a new language with Mango or Rosetta Stone, your library holds the keys to your best year yet

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