We’re loving the voice memo submissions for #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. Thanks, Kimmy & Thomas! Submit yours by Sept 30 for a chance to win prizes, incl. a $150 Visa gift card. You could be featured on the #HowILibrary podcast. https://ilovelibraries.org/tell-us-how-you-library-for-a-chance-to-win/

Lauded author and illustrator Grace Lin believes libraries are places of wonder and magic and is a proud supporter of the American Library Association. Please join Grace and stand up for libraries and the freedom to read by becoming an ALA Supporter. https://bit.ly/41Q8waI

When an asteroid unleashes a horde of alien monsters, it's up to a terrier named Holly and her owner Sam to save the day in Ten-Ton Titan Terrier, a sci-fi adventure with monster-battling action written by David Pepose. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

NEWS: A federal court in Rhode Island has ruled that the Institute of Museum and Library Services must remain open pending resolution of the government's appeal in the case Rhode Island v. Trump. ALA is grateful that the courts agree: IMLS must remain open. #ForOurLibraries

ALA and a coalition of 13 partner organizations filed an amicus brief in Rhode Island v. Trump, urging a federal court to uphold an injunction against the Trump administration’s unlawful attempt to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Read more at ilovelibraries.org.

"Whether it's early literacy skills as you're having a baby in the family or if you're learning a new language, recipe, hobby, looking for a job—the library is always there for you." - ALA President Sam Helmick https://www.ktvu.com/video/1704172 #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

Our friends at Booklist magazine have shared a list of candid, informative, practical, and inspiring memoirs and guides that address the demands on caregivers and the need for self-care for everyone. Visit ilovelibraries.org or the link in our bio to check out @ala_booklist's book recommendations.

Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. The August report includes news from Florida, Michigan, South Carolina, and Maryland. Read more at ilovelibraries.org.

September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! Tell us how YOU library in a short voice memo for a chance to win prizes and be featured on the How I Library podcast. One card. Endless possibilities. Details at: ilovelibraries.org/tell-us-how-... 📚💙

Books and so much more. From ebooks and audiobooks to maker labs and museum passes—a library card is the key to it all. One Card. Endless Possibilities. September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. https://ilovelibraries.org/librarycard/

Love your librarian? Of course you do! Nominations are now open for the 2026 #ILoveMyLibrarian Award. Your librarian could win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime. Submit your nomination online by Dec. 15! https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C ❤️ @carnegiecorp.bsky.social

Hands-on journalism opportunity for teens via PBS News Student Reporting Labs. Learn podcasting, social video, long-form—plus pro support. Learn how to get involved at upcoming sessions on 9/9 & 9/30. ilovelibraries.org/article/read...

Lee (NH) Public Library went from “not enough funding” to “the nicest room in the library.” An ALA LTC grant supported kid-friendly, ADA-focused upgrades and planning for an accessible entrance. https://ilovelibraries.org/article/creating-accessible-spaces/

In the almost 15 years since the first Death Café—a place where people meet to eat, drink, and discuss death—was held in the UK, they have sprouted all over the world. And libraries are often the gathering spots. ilovelibraries.org/article/disc... 📚💙

When libraries lose access to federal funds, the entire community loses, including local schools. Public educators rely on libraries & museums for supplemental support and experiential education: www.edweek.org/policy-polit... Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries #ForOurLibraries

Mississippians rely on their libraries for access to information in all forms, from databases to genealogy research. But without IMLS, "local libraries are likely to permanently lose access to these services." cdispatch.com/news/federal... Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries

New #HowILibrary episode: Phil Morehart chats with magician, actor & author Penn Jillette about his new novel "Felony Juggler," magic & skepticism, growing up with libraries, book bans, and more. ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...

World War Z is more than a zombie novel—it’s a gripping critique of power, fear, and human fragility. That’s exactly why it’s been banned in some places. ICYMI: Ali Velshi talked with author Max Brooks to unpack why World War Z still terrifies those in power. ilovelibraries.org/article/ali-...

From closed-door school board votes to statewide directives, censorship efforts are growing bolder. But so is the pushback. This month’s roundup tracks the latest book challenges and the people fighting to stop them. ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-... 📚💙 #FreePeopleReadFreely

Teens hooked on novels in verse? These YA Odyssey Listen-alikes from Booklist Reader deliver poetic storytelling and standout performances. ilovelibraries.org/article/book... 📚💙#ALAyma

Representation matters. Native people make up 3.4% of the U.S. population but just 0.07% of elected officials. Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries created a program to help reverse that trend with funding from ALA's Peggy Barber Tribute Grant. #ForOurLibraries ilovelibraries.org/article/nati...

📚💙 In June book-banning news: Shel Silverstein, Judy Blume, and George Takei books are being removed from school libraries across TN. In FL, officials are skipping legal review processes. And a new court ruling in TX makes it harder to fight back. ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-...

Many libraries offer outdoor spaces, but Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood, Ohio, took that a step further. With support from an ALA grant, they’re growing programs on sustainability, native plants, and community connection. ilovelibraries.org/article/natu... #ForOurLibraries

New #HowILibrary episode: Phil Morehart talks with Nick Brooks, author of "Promise Boys" and the new YA thriller "Up in Smoke," a murder mystery set during a BLM protest. It’s part whodunit, part revolution. Listen to the full conversation: ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...

🙌🏼 Thank you to @clarivateag.bsky.social for becoming the first sponsor of ALA’s Public Supporter Program! Your partnership will help us grow public engagement and support for libraries nationwide. #ForOurLibraries

Celebrate #PrideMonth with fresh stories—bold fiction, compelling memoirs, and powerful histories. Booklist Reader rounds up some of the most stellar new LGBTQ reads: ilovelibraries.org/article/book... #RainbowBookMonth

"Democracies are not to be taken for granted, and the institutions that support democracy should not be taken for granted." #FreePeopleReadFreely Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today. www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...

A librarian whose two sons were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is the driving force behind a Massachusetts library's accessibility work—work that led the library to receive a $10,000 grant from ALA to enhance accessibility for patrons with autism. ilovelibraries.org/article/seei...

June is #PrideMonth, but it’s also #RainbowBookMonth — a celebration of LGBTQIA+ books, authors, and stories. Find reading lists, tools for libraries, and graphics to help you celebrate: bit.ly/4kKOkOg Read with pride, in all of its colors. 🌈

Hip-Hop Storytime host and Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Branch Manager Billy Allen, aka Mr. Billy, welcomed cast members from the touring company of “Hamilton” to an extra-special event on May 23! ilovelibraries.org/article/hami...

Students, parents, and teachers in Minnesota’s St. Francis Area Schools—who are fighting the review or removal of at least 47 books—got a boost from author Dave Eggers earlier this month. ilovelibraries.org/article/auth... #UniteAgainstBookBans

🎧 New #HowILibrary episode! Meet Texas teens Marium Zahra & Aruja Misra, participants in the "On Our Minds" podcast from PBS News Student Reporting Labs. They talk banned books, podcasting, and the school librarian who inspired them. ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...

📚 May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Explore powerful nonfiction books for kids and teens that highlight the people, stories, and history of AANHPI communities—essential reading for every age. ilovelibraries.org/article/book... #AANHPIHeritageMonth

NEW: Staff at the Institute of Museum & Library Services are returning to work thanks to an order from a federal judge in Rhode Island. Grants in plaintiff states have begun to be restored. Learn more: ala.org/IMLSBack (1/2)

Miriam Tuliao, marketing manager at Penguin Random House, is running 18 miles on Global Running Day to support future librarians of color through ALA’s Spectrum Scholarship. She’s swum around the Statue of Liberty, walked 32 miles, and more—all to open doors for the next generation. bit.ly/4jW1J6s

Libraries nationwide are facing incredibly difficult decisions as federal funding cuts impact programs & services: apnews.com/article/inst... We need to act NOW. Call Congress and tell them to #FundLibraries, while there's still time: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries

For 225 years, the Library of Congress has collected America’s stories and kept Congress informed. The American Library Association stands with America’s library.

This fall, Roadtrip Nation is sending three people on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore careers in libraries. Learn more about this opportunity, fueled by @carnegiecorp.bsky.social & Strada Education Foundation. ➡️ ilovelibraries.org/article/hit-... Applications are open through May 25, 2025.

Libraries play a critical and often overlooked role in helping their patrons and communities address mental health challenges. One library in Texas is taking this responsibility to heart with help from the American Library Association. #MentalHealthAwareness ilovelibraries.org/article/texa...

NEW: ALA denounces yesterday's unlawful firing of Dr. Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights at the Library of Congress. Dr. Perlmutter has led the US Copyright Office with integrity, intelligence and an understanding of intellectual property issues. 1/2

The school year is wrapping up for many students, giving them even more time to discover some more favorite books. Thankfully, @wearealsc.bsky.social, a division of the American Library Association, has released its 2025 Summer Reading Lists just in time. ilovelibraries.org/article/hey-... 📚💙

The school year is wrapping up for many students, giving them even more time to discover some more favorite books. Thankfully, @, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has released its 2025 Summer Reading Lists just in time.

We need EVERY library advocate to raise their voice in support of library funding. Take action NOW, call Congress to #FundLibraries: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries Time is running out to Fund Libraries next fiscal year. Congress MUST act to include libraries in the next federal budget. #ForOurLibraries

Parents. Students. Librarians. Authors. They're all taking a stand against censorship—from book bans in schools to canceled lectures at colleges. These stories matter. And so does the fight to protect the freedom to read. ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-...

Filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor join host Phil Morehart to talk about their new @pbs.org documentary, Free for All: The Public Library — a love letter to America’s libraries — available starting today via Independent Lens. ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...

Thanks to an accessibilty grant from ALA, one Iowa library is a safer place for everyone—rain or shine. ilovelibraries.org/article/shel... #ForOurLibraries

As libraries across the country receive notices of critical grants being canceled, ALA has new advice to help libraries & institutions navigating federal grant terminations. Steps 1 & 2: Notify your legal counsel and preserve all documents. Read the rest: www.ala.org/news/2025/04...

Libraries showed up big at #C2E2! From cosplay to comics censorship, librarians and library lovers took the spotlight. Read how ALA helped bring the library love to 100,000+ fans. ilovelibraries.org/article/libr... 📚💙 #LibComix

#ALAAC25 bound? Don't miss this the #ALA_Carnegie Awards happening Sat., 6/28 at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts! At this literary bash, we'll hear from keynote speaker Sarah Weinman; speeches from winning authors Percival Everett and Kevin Fedarko; & a free book signing! 🎟️: bit.ly/4j0D3sQ

Winners of the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award are featured in a wonderful video series from @carnegiecorp.bsky.social, The Secret Life of Librarians. The project is nominated for a 2025 Webby Award. Check it out on our website and vote before midnight on April 17! ilovelibraries.org/article/the-...