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Still from the animated Library Takeout music video

We Can’t Stop Listening to this Viral Library Song

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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, creative librarians have been pulling out all the stops to inform their communities about curbside pick-up and other socially distant services. One highlight: “Library Takeout,” a viral music video created by Duke University librarian Jamie Keesecker to explain the contactless pick-up process. Since debuting on YouTube in August, “Library Takeout” has racked up nearly 700,000 […]

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If Your Kids Need Help Coping with the Pandemic, Look to Libraries

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COVID-19 has taken an enormous mental toll on people of all ages; even young children are struggling with grief, isolation, and fear during the pandemic. If you’re wondering about the best way to approach challenging conversations with the kids in your life, turn to children’s library professionals for expert guidance and support. As part of

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Art of the family tree of Louis III, Duke of Württemberg

To Uncover Your Family History, Start at Your Library

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Looking to learn more about your family tree? Your local library offers extensive free resources for genealogy experts and hobbyists alike. I Love Libraries spoke with librarian and genealogical researcher June Power, director of special collections and archives for the University of North Carolina at Pembroke; she shares her tips for how anyone can get

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8 Products for Fighting Censorship in Style

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It’s Banned Books Week—the annual celebration of the freedom to read! Books, resources, and programs are still being threatened with censorship in libraries and schools. Thankfully, library workers, educators, and readers are rallying together year-round to protect their communities’ First Amendment rights. Take a stand against censorship with these cool shirts, mugs, and more from the

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Graphic reading: Censorship is a dead end

Celebrate Banned Books Week by Fighting Censorship

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Banned Books Week is here, a time to stand up for everyone’s freedom to read. Librarians, teachers, authors, and more are coming together to push back against censorship—will you join the fight for intellectual freedom? Even in 2020, schools and libraries still face pressure to remove controversial titles from their bookshelves and reading lists. Materials that

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Photos of the McMillan Memorial Library outdoor escape room

This Outdoor Escape Room Brings the Social-Distanced Fun

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Escape rooms in libraries are popular activities for families, providing free, interactive entertainment for people of all ages. But unfortunately, COVID-19 has put in-person library programs on hold. Some librarians have found creative ways to safely continue the fun during the pandemic, like Sydney Krawiec at Peters Township Public Library in Pennsylvania, who created a

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How Your Family Can Make the Most of Screen Time During the Pandemic

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With people everywhere staying home to curb the spread of COVID-19, individuals of all ages are turning to screens for entertainment, information, and socialization. While digital media has been a lifeline during these unprecedented times, parents and caregivers may be wondering what online videos, apps, and games are best for their families. Fortunately, your local

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