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Graphic reading: Read along with us | Download the ebook with no waitlists September 14-28. All you need is a library card

Check It Out: Your Library Has Free Unlimited Downloads of This Amazing Novel

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Calling all book clubs: library users nationwide can download ebook copies of Lauren Francis-Sharma’s Book of the Little Axe without holds or waitlists through September 28. Thanks to the Libraries Transform Book Pick, a program of the American Library Association and OverDrive, readers everywhere can discuss this stunning novel with their communities. Book of the Little Axe is a […]

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Eva Ngo sits in a recording booth at the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library

These Libraries Are A Lifeline for Readers with Vision Loss

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Reading is a powerful way to access information, entertainment, and education, but for some people with disabilities, traditional print books can be difficult or even impossible to use. That’s why libraries across the country are working to make literature and news accessible for people who cannot see or handle traditional books or magazines. In the

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Graphic reading: Libraries are wonderful | Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month with Wonder Woman this September

Our Favorite Ways to Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month

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We’re celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month (LCSUM) all September long—it’s an annual reminder that people of all ages can access infinite entertainment and information by registering for a free library card. Library lovers across the country are joining the festivities by helping spread the word about the value of a library card. Here are a few ways you can

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Librarians Partner with Netflix to Support “Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices”

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Librarians have teamed up with Netflix to provide resources connected to the new series Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices. Bookmarks is a collection of 12 episodes featuring different Black celebrities—including Tiffany Haddish, Common, and Jill Scott—reading children’s books from Black authors. The videos are designed to showcase the Black experience and spark broader conversations about identity,

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How Can Libraries Support the 2020 Election?

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A New York Times op-ed from sociologist Eric Klinenberg explores libraries how could help ensure a fair and just U.S. election by offering ballot collection boxes for patrons who wish to vote early. Amid the ongoing pandemic, millions of Americans are planning to vote by mail rather than risk COVID-19 exposure at crowded polling places on Election Day. Still,

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Still from a Census-themed read-along video featuring Auli'i Cravalho

“Moana” Star Auli’i Cravalho Encourages Everyone to Get Counted in the 2020 Census

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In a new read-along video from the American Library Association, Moana star Auli’i Cravalho shares why it’s so important for all of us to get counted in the 2020 United States Census. In the video, she reads from WE COUNT! A Census Counting Book for Kids, (and the Grownups That Love Them), an interactive counting book with illustrations

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What It’s Like to Be a Library Cat During the Pandemic

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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries across the country have closed their doors to the public—but what has that meant for the cats who call America’s libraries home? Libraries have long been home to feline residents who keep patrons company, promote activities and programs, and assist with pest control. We checked in on four library cats

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