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From Bookmobiles to Outdoor Pop-Ups, Libraries Keep Their Communities Connected

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Today is National Library Outreach Day, a celebration of the amazing work libraries do to connect everyone in their communities with resources and information. With physical library buildings closing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, staff have gone above and beyond to distribute books, provide internet access, and more. “From virtual storytimes for children to […]

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Book covers: Stamped, The Hate U Give, The Bluest Eye, George, Speak

The Top 10 Banned and Challenged Books of 2020

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Libraries stand up for everyone’s right to read, even materials that might be considered controversial. This week, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)—which tracks censorship attempts in libraries and schools—announced their list of the top 10 most challenged books of 2020. Last year, OIF tracked challenges and bans to more than 273

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Our Favorite Ways to Celebrate National Library Week

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April 4 – 10 is National Library Week—a time for library lovers across the country to celebrate literacy, intellectual freedom, and equitable access to information. While the COVID-19 pandemic has limited in-person services and programs, libraries have gotten creative to keep their communities strong while socially distancing, from hosting innovative virtual programs to providing outdoor Wi-Fi access. Libraries are now

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This Library Staffer’s App Lets You Wedge the Ever Given Anywhere

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The internet has fallen head over hulls for the Ever Given, the container ship whose massive length blocked the Suez Canal for six days last week. Salvage crews have finally managed to free the vessel, but the memes are still flowing online—thanks in part to Boston Public Library (BPL) staff member Garrett Dash Nelson’s Ever Given

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This New Website Helps You Find the Best Kids’ Books

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Looking for great books for the little ones in your life? The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has just launched their Book & Media Awards Shelf, a one-stop shop for finding world-class content for youth. The website lists almost 2,000 titles that have won ALSC awards over the past century. Each year, the organization’s

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In a photo from the turn of the century, a librarian and several children read books around a table

People Share How Librarians Have Changed Their Lives

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Every day, librarians help people access information, discover the joy of reading, and feel welcome in their communities. We asked I Love Libraries readers and the American Library Association’s social media followers to share how librarians have impacted their lives over the years. Here are a few of our favorite stories: “I was 6 years old in

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photo of the Evergiven ship in Suez canal

This Library Staffer’s App Lets You Wedge the Ever Given Anywhere

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The internet has fallen head over hulls for the Ever Given, the container ship whose massive length blocked the Suez Canal for six days last week. Salvage crews have finally managed to free the vessel, but the memes are still flowing online—thanks in part to Boston Public Library (BPL) staff member Garrett Dash Nelson’s Ever Given

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Book covers: Sentient, Kent State, Big Black, Parable of the Sower, Making Comics, Invisible Kingdom

Check Out Librarians’ Favorite Recent Graphic Novels

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Looking for some great books to add to your to-read pile? Members of the American Library Association’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) have released their 2020 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Reading List, featuring amazing recent titles for readers of all kinds. “During a difficult year, the committee members and I worked diligently

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