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John Oliver Says Libraries Are ‘Another Front in the Ongoing Culture War’

By Phil Morehart | May 8, 2024
On the May 5 episode of "Last Week Tonight," host John Oliver defended public libraries, stating they’ve become another front in the ongoing culture war as many experience attacks on their funding, staff, and collections.
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Unleash Your Imagination and Win an IF Prize Pack!

By Phil Morehart | May 7, 2024

The American Library Association is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to celebrate the film IF, coming to theatres May 17. And we want you to celebrate with us. Enter now to win an IF prize pack of plushes, a puzzle, a tablet, and a $100 Fandango gift card to see the film!
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Library Worker Wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize

By Phil Morehart | May 6, 2024

Medar de la Cruz, an artist who works as a jail-and-prison-services assistant for Brooklyn Public Library, received the Pulitzer Prize in the illustrated-reporting-and-commentary category for “The Diary of a Rikers Island Library Worker."
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Celebrate Star Wars Day with Your Library

By Phil Morehart | May 3, 2024

Every May 4, the world turns its gaze to a time long ago in a galaxy far, far away to celebrate one of the most iconic franchises in history: Star Wars. Not surprisingly, libraries and librarians across the US are enthusiastic supporters of Star Wars Day, hosting events both in-person and virtually.
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