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The IFSI Library provides fire and emergency library and information assistance to the Fire Instituteâs instructional staff, students, and Illinois fire departments and firefighters. Read more at
https://bit.ly/4tp5lmA
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Booklist selects 12 memoirs that bring us into the lives of Black families and share deeply resonant experiences of hardships and healing, dreams and accomplishments. Read more at
https://bit.ly/4kg7NaG
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A library book is returned 36 years after it was checked out! Read more at
https://bit.ly/4rBn1d0
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The ALA has selected âA Guardian and a Thiefâ by Megha Majumdar as the winner of the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and âThings in Nature Merely Growâ by Yiyun Li as the winner of the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. Read more at
https://bit.ly/4qU7PY9
6 days ago
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For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, we have Jack Phoenixâs review of âPlague House,â written by Michael Conrad and illustrated by Dave Chisholm. Read more at
https://bit.ly/3ZN1GBa
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What do âThe Karate Kid,â âClueless,â âBefore Sunrise,â and âThe Big Chillâ have in common? Theyâve all been added to the National Film Registry for 2025 by the Library of Congress. Read more:
https://bit.ly/4khW9Mv
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Dear young readers, Sorry not sorry for all the extra reading, but you aren't going to want to miss any of these winning YMA titles. Check out the full list and max out your library holds. Sincerely, ALA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2026...
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The annual announcement of the American Library Associationâs Youth Media Awards is the biggest event of the year in the world of childrenâs publishing. Join us Monday, January 26, at 10:00 AM CT for the livestream. đșat
ala.unikron.com
or on the ALA Facebook page.
ilovelibraries.org/article/join...
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Take a look into the Milwaukee Public Library's step-by-step video-making process for social media! Read more at
https://bit.ly/3NBr7mI
16 days ago
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For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, we have Sarah Hunterâs review of âWake Now in the Fire,â written by Jarrett Dapier and illustrated by AJ Dungo Read more at
https://bit.ly/4qEbn0K
17 days ago
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For this installment of our weekly book reviews from Booklist, we have Philip Zozzaroâs review of Kaitlyn Regehr's âSmartphone Nation: Building Digital Boundaries When Offline Isnât an Option.â Read more at
https://bit.ly/3LG08FM
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Our latest update of book bans and challenges happening across the U.S.âand efforts to stop themâincludes news from North Carolina, Florida, and the U.S Supreme Court, as well as a look at PEN Americaâs recent book ban report. Read more at
https://bit.ly/3Yd33sf
about 1 month ago
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For our second installment of weekly book reviews from our friends at Booklist, we have Maryann Owenâs review of Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphreyâs new seasonal favorite for young readers, âThe Old Sleigh.â Read more at
https://bit.ly/4jf5rIP
about 2 months ago
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New to I Love Libraries! Weâre pleased to announce that each week weâll be featuring a new book review from our friends at Booklist. Our first installment of âBook Review of the Weekâ is Pulitzer Prize-winner Philip Caputoâs âWandering Souls and Other Stories.â Read more at
https://bit.ly/4pw48Y1
about 2 months ago
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âThe Librarians,â filmmaker Kim A. Snyderâs documentary, is one of several docs in the running for the Cinema Eye Honorâs Audience Choice Award. You can help it win by voting online. Read more at
https://bit.ly/3KwqGca
about 2 months ago
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For the New York Timesâ âMy 10â column, where celebrities share 10 things they canât live without, Jason Schwartzman included his library card as one of his 10 essentials. Read more at
https://bit.ly/4psfexf
2 months ago
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Check out these works of nonfiction and fiction that demonstrate when and how propaganda is used, as well as potential consequences of its influence. For the full list of recommendations visit
https://bit.ly/4poQNRf
2 months ago
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Our latest happening across the U.S. and efforts to fight them includes news from Missouri, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and a look at Southern states that have ordered the removal of books related to transgender identity from public libraries. Read more at
https://bit.ly/3XJWTzI
2 months ago
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Librarian and 'Reading Rainbow' host
@mychal3ts.bsky.social
will serve as Honorary Chair of National Library Week 2026. "I love libraries enthusiastically every week! To serve as Honorary Chair for National Library Week takes that enthusiasm to a whole new level." Read more:
https://bit.ly/4453rwq
2 months ago
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the federal agency that provides funding for America's libraries, has announced it is reinstating all grants it had previously terminated, including those to libraries and library organizations across the U.S. Read more:
https://bit.ly/4496W4V
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Libraries are responding to crisis after crisis and still finding ways to lift their communities. This
#GivingTuesday
, stand with them. Become a Supporter of the American Library Association. bit.ly/ForOurLibraries đđ
#ForOurLibraries
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First generations of home videogaming systems and their games have become difficult to find. Thankfully, libraries, institutions, and archivists have stepped in to archive and preserve this essential element of gaming and pop culture history. Read more:
https://bit.ly/4afRZSj
3 months ago
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The New York Public Library has announced its Best Books of 2025, a list of 225 titles curated by NYPL staff. More than 80 librarians work on the lists each year, reading thousands of titles to develop each list. Read more:
https://bit.ly/4oaIJlH
3 months ago
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Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz is a storyteller, author, and curandera. In this interview she discusses her picture book for kids, âNana Lupita and the Magic Sopita,â her work as a curandera, book bans, and her love of libraries. Read more at
https://bit.ly/4r1IThY
3 months ago
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Bullying can impact individuals in any environment, but it can be particularly devastating in an educational setting. Students and a school librarian in Montana decided to address the issue directly with help from an American Library Association grant. Read more at:
https://bit.ly/3KaaxJ0
3 months ago
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During Banned Books Week, Cards Against Humanity offered presales of its new, special edition product, Cards Against Humanity Explains the Joke, and 100% of the net proceeds from the preorder will be donated to the American Library Association. Read more at
https://bit.ly/4p3FoWo
3 months ago
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Hennepin County Library has released a new library card to honor the iconic musician Prince. The new card corresponds with the opening of the new Prince musical, âPurple Rain.â Read more at
https://bit.ly/4qZ9v3h
3 months ago
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In episode 25 of the âHow I Libraryâ podcast, we talk with Jerry Drake, author of âHazel Was a Good Girl: Solving the Murder that Inspired Twin Peaks.â Listen at
https://bit.ly/4nBdWhI
or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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3 months ago
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"The life of a writer can be lonely at times but on these special occasions, where contemporaries gather, and community and camaraderie are encouraged, there is a sense of belonging that feels deserved." Learn more at
https://bit.ly/4nPIX1z
3 months ago
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Check out these elementary-school biographies of Native women recommended by our friends at Booklist Reader! Visit
https://bit.ly/3LwV8CV
to check out Booklist's full list of recommendations.
3 months ago
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In episode 24 of the âHow I Libraryâ podcast, we talk with one of todayâs leading creators of scary literature, author Joe Hill. Listen at
https://bit.ly/4nhYCGN
or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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3 months ago
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Books flying off shelves! Strange sounds emanating from nowhere! Spectral figures floating through the stacks! Theyâre the makings of a Halloween and library loverâs dream. Check out I Love Libraries' list of haunted U.S. libraries. Read the full list at
https://bit.ly/3Jg7G0W
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Our latest report on book bans happening across the U.S. and efforts to fight them includes news from Utah, California, and Texas, as well as an update on book bans in military bases. Read more at
https://bit.ly/4oG9YFn
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Online Ceramics has partnered with Penguin Random House on a series of shirts, hats, and more focused on book bans. 100% of the net proceeds from the sales of these select items will be generously donated to the American Library Association. Learn more at
https://bit.ly/47KPhT4
3 months ago
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Carnegie Libraries across the United States will each receive a $10,000 gift to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through a special initiative by Carnegie Corporation of New York. Learn more at
https://bit.ly/3WVyaI2
4 months ago
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Itâs National Friends of Libraries week! Now in its 20th year, this weeklong celebration organized by united for libraries recognizes all the incredible things that friends groups do for their local libraries. Read more at
https://bit.ly/4hldLWe
4 months ago
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A Wyoming librarian whose fight against book censorship led to her losing her job has prevailed in court. Lesley sued over her termination; the settlement is the culmination of a years-long struggle to defend the freedom to read. Read more at
https://bit.ly/46Y2ckw
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In episode 23 of the âHow I Libraryâ podcast, we welcome actor and modern-day iconâand honorary chair of Banned Books Week 2025âGeorge Takei. Listen at
https://bit.ly/4okRXMV
or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Stephen King now holds an unsettling title: the most banned author in U.S. schools. PEN America reports 87 of his books were banned 206 times in the 2024â25 school yearâpart of nearly 7,000 bans nationwide. Florida, Texas, and Tennessee lead the list. Read more at
https://bit.ly/4nNmjYx
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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy
4 months ago
Thank you Rep.
@raskin.house.gov
for your resolution on the House floor recognizing
#BannedBooksWeek
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raskin.house.gov/_cache/files...
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Itâs Banned Books Week, an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Read more:
https://bit.ly/3VZA8H3
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Librarian Amanda Jones has been named to the Time100 Next list, Time magazineâs spotlight on the worldâs most influential rising stars. Read more at
https://bit.ly/3KFzeNt
4 months ago
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Banned Books Week
4 months ago
"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."
#BannedBooksWeek
honorary chair
@georgetakei.bsky.social
encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read!
#CensorshipIsSo1984
youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...
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George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair
YouTube video by Banned Books Week
https://youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?si=a1eJZPNb9ECM2IvO
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Dive into these true-crime books recommended by our friends at Booklist Reader! For the full list of recommendations visit:
https://bit.ly/4gWnu59
4 months ago
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Hundreds of library users across the country have already nominated their librarian for the
#ILoveMyLibrarian
Award â have you?! 10 librarians will win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime, and yours could be one of them. Nominations due Dec. 15! Submit your nomination:
https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C
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The September Book Challenges Update: News from Delaware and Texas, an update on Little Free Librariesâ book bans map, and Margaret Atwoodâs response to âThe Handmaidâs Taleâ being banned.
ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-...
#BannedBooksWeek
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Beloved librarian
@mychal3ts.bsky.social
will take the helm as host of the reboot of 'Reading Rainbow' when it returns this Saturday, October 4! đ€©đ Read more:
https://bit.ly/3WelbAT
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Library Card Sign-up Month 2025 is coming to a close, and we saw libraries across the country all over television news programs to discuss the value of a library card. Read more at
ilovelibraries.org
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American Library Association
4 months ago
How do you library? Submit your voice memo by noon CT on Sept. 30 for a chance to win prizes, including a $150 Visa gift card or your choice of an ALA READ poster. You may also be featured on the How I Library podcast.
https://ilovelibraries.org/tell-us-how-you-library-for-a-chance-to-win/
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In the new episode of the âHow I Libraryâ podcast, we welcome award-winning actor, author, and musician David Duchovny (âThe X-Files,â âCalifornicationâ). Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast or at
ilovelibraries.org
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