Donate to support the Grand Rapids Area Library through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation’s newest fund, the Grand Rapids Area Library Fund.

A library card is a crucial step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.

What started as a small collection of just 300 books has grown into a key part of Denison’s history. Today, there are more than 30,000 books at the library, and over a million literary materials available online.

LA County Library is shutting down its laptop loaning program on Dec. 30 after the Federal Communications Commission cut off assistance for programs meant to improve digital access.

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“Back to the drawing board,” its director said of a 15-year push to renovate or replace a pre-Civil War era facility. vtdigger.org/2025/11/14/r...

A municipal court and library in an Oklahoma city are allowing people with traffic violations, certain municipal offenses and overdue library books to donate food in exchange for lowering or eliminating their infractions.

"I’ve never lost my love of public libraries or my admiration for librarians... That’s why it’s so disheartening to see the undermining of public libraries by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Harget"

The Friends of the Baxter County Library have contributed $10,000 to support the Library Hill Trail Project.

Every time Congress threatens SNAP, the message is clear: “You’re on your own.” Libraries, by contrast, send the opposite message: “You’re part of a community, and we take care of each other.”

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This was once a country that rewarded reading widely. You don't have to agree. You don't have to read things you don't like. You really should allow others to read according to their needs and desires. Books contain worlds of information. The pursuit of knowledge should always be rewarded.

A proposal would require libraries to expand hours and pay their directors to bring them into compliance and maintain certain services. Many small libraries with all-volunteer staff say that’s impossible.

The town of Williston is considering an expansion to their library and renovation of their town green this Town Meeting Day. Librarians say they’ve run out of places to put new books and host meetings.

The Traveling Pastor Circus is a group affiliated with the Christian Nationalist Remnant Alliance who are traveling across Texas, trying to make a name for themselves by getting superintendents and trustees to remove books without regard for the policies in place.

The gentle kindness of libraries... Food Drive & Fine Forgiveness initiative runs through Sunday.

The staff have been reinstated!

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The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, which has been closed for over a month due to the government shutdown, has announced plans to reopen and offer free admission for approximately two weeks.

A Little Free Library initiative bringing books to book deserts in Indigenous communities throughout the United States and Canada

Across the country, public libraries are running “food for fines” campaigns for Thanksgiving and the Holidays. action.everylibrary.org/foodforfines via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Across the country, public libraries are running “food for fines” campaigns for Thanksgiving and the Holidays. action.everylibrary.org/foodforfines via @everylibrary.bsky.social

NEW: As Texas school districts scramble to comply with a new state law banning "indecent" and "profane" library books, one startup is cashing in. I dug into tens of thousands of dollars in contracts between the company and Texas public schools. Here's what I learned: 🧵

Across the country, public libraries are running “food for fines” campaigns for Thanksgiving and the Holidays. action.everylibrary.org/foodforfines via @everylibrary.bsky.social

The three have been on the board for nearly two years, and in that time Conroe ISD has removed more books than any other Houston-area district.

They're trying to defund the Spokane Library even though Spokane voters have said loud-and-clear, in four separate elections, that they want to invest in library services. It's time to listen to voters, not play politics with libraries.

Fairhope Public Library has permanently lost over $20,000 in state funding that the Alabama Public Library Service Board had withheld since March.

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The Library of Things in Brunswick offers tools, toys, appliances, and more for residents to use for their occasional needs. www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...

The Beloit Public Library is offering a different way for people to pay off their library fines during the holiday season. www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/08/s...

The Spokane Public Library warns that its services are at risk. The department stated that local libraries may soon have reduced hours and services due to funding shortfalls unless the city approves a 15% budget increase for Spokane Public Libraries.

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Memphis Public Library workers are pushing to be unionized and hosted a community rally and concert on Saturday raise awareness for their cause. wreg.com/news/communi...

Indianapolis Public Schools is turning the page on literacy engagement, and the numbers tell a powerful story. During August and September 2025, IPS students checked out 36,814 library books, compared to 27,344 during the same period in 2024 — a 34.6% increase year-over-year.

The Pontiac Public Library will receive nearly $13,000 in state funding to support its operations.

A library of more than 1,000 board games has been set up to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (Send).

New funding helps public libraries expand English instruction and college access programs

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All four local winners have declared their support for the continuation of the Public/Private Partnership between Samuels Library and the county government that currently rests in a self-supporting public library limbo due to the actions of the recent 4-1 Supervisors majority.

Check it out — the Le Mars Public Library has done well in recent months. www.nwestiowa.com/sentinel/dir...

An anonymous donor has given $100,000 to the Salina Public Library and is challenging the community to match the gift by Dec. 31.

Since 2024, EveryLibrary has served as a national organizational partner for Take Your Child to the Library Day, promoting the importance of libraries for families.

Onondaga County Public Library’s Petit branch in the Westcott neighborhood is set to undergo a $2.2 million expansion next year that will include a long-awaited community room.

So... @everylibrary.bsky.social's Legislation of Concern graphic shows things getting even worse these last two years. At least, in terms of horrible bills attempted. Most fail to make it out of committee, so there's that. 2023 vs 2025 www.everylibrary.org/billtracking

The bill to reopen the US federal government will enable the ongoing and crucial work of the Library of Congress to continue, but we still need to work to secure funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services as well as the National Archives www.everylibrary.org/2026_minibus

The longtime librarian and author tells us how libraries have inspired her.

The Digital Equity Act was passed in 2021 as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Trump Administration put an end to the Digital Equity Act grant programs earlier this year. idahobusinessreview.com/2025/11/03/i...

Read banned books. Give them as gifts. Commit their lessons to memory.

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