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LeVar Burton Awarded National Humanities Medal for Work Championing Literacy

By Phil Morehart | October 25, 2024
LeVar Burton, actor, director, author, and former host of “Reading Rainbow,” was honored this week with the National Humanities Medal for his acting and literacy advocacy work in a ceremony at the White House. Seventeen distinguished humanists and two humanities organizations were recognized at the event.
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Thank You for Being a Friend

By Phil Morehart | October 22, 2024

Coordinated by United for Libraries, the 19th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, observed October 20-26, finds libraries across the United States celebrating and honoring the often-unsung heroes working behind-the-scenes to make a lasting difference for their libraries and communities: library Friends groups. 
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‘How I Library’ Episode 11: Daniel Kraus

By Phil Morehart | October 21, 2024

In episode 11 of the “How I Library” podcast, I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with New York Times-bestselling author Daniel Kraus ("The Shape of Water") about his new book, "Pay the Piper," a posthumous collaboration with the late horror filmmaker George A. Romero ("Night of the Living Dead").
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Take Action for the Freedom to Read This Weekend

By Phil Morehart | October 17, 2024

It's more important than ever to show support for local libraries and the freedom to read: Book bans and challenges in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2023 and continue at an alarming rate. On Saturday, October 19, libraries, bookstores, readers, and partners across the U.S. will be hosting rallies and events to unite against book bans and demonstrate a shared commitment to this fundamental freedom. 
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