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ILML honorees

Meet America's favorite librarians!

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 I Love My Librarian Awards!

ILML honorees
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Read these banned books

Dive into a different banned or challenged book each week with this interactive recommended reading list!

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News and Updates

banned books map for May 26, 2023

U.S. Book Challenges Update: May 26 Edition

Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting attempts to censor library materials, as well as efforts by librarians, parents, students, and concerned citizens to push back against them. This report includes news from New Jersey, Georgia, and Virginia, as well as testimony ...
Gabriel García Márquez Library

Library Passport: Barcelona’s Geometric Beauty

In the monthly feature, Library Passport, I Love Libraries satisfies its neverending wanderlust by highlighting exceptional libraries from around the world. Grab your passport and ...
banned books map for May 19, 2023

U.S. Book Challenges Update: May 19 Edition

Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue ...
AAPI Heritage Month books

Book Recommendations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an annual celebration of the historical and cultural contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders ...

Libraries Are Awesome!

When most people think "library" they think books, and while that is certainly true, they're also so much more. Explore all the ways libraries are so great and how you can support them!

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What Libraries Do

From promoting literacy to building community, learn about all the great things libraries do.

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For Book Lovers

Library users are passionate readers, and we've got resources for all varieties of book lovers.

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I Love My Librarian!

Is your librarian a superhero? Show some love and nominate them for the I Love My Librarian Award!

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Get Involved

Help spread the word about the value of the library to neighbors, friends, and decision-makers.

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Library Champions

I Love Libraries is funded by the Library Champions program, which supports ALA's efforts to provide free public awareness materials and resources to demonstrate the value and impact of libraries.

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