Phil Morehart, Author at I Love Libraries

Take Action for the Freedom to Read This Weekend

October 17, 2024

It’s more important than ever to show support for local libraries and the freedom to read: Book bans and challenges in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2023 and continue at an alarming rate. On Saturday, October 19, libraries, bookstores, readers, and partners across the U.S. will be hosting rallies and events to unite against book bans and demonstrate a shared commitment to this fundamental freedom.

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Librarians Join Author Jodi Picoult to Speak Out Against Book Bans

October 16, 2024

Librarians across the U.S. joined author Jodi Picoult to spread the word about book bans during the writer’s recent book tour.

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Devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, N.C. by Bill McMannis.

Libraries Respond to Communities Hit by Hurricanes

October 11, 2024

Hurricanes have devastated the southeastern United States this month, and libraries and library associations are stepping up to help their communities in the aftermath.

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ALA President Cindy Hohl (right) speaking at the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose event on October 8.

White House Recognizes Library Efforts to Combat Opioid Crisis

October 9, 2024

The Biden-Harris administration announced October 8 the participants of the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose, a nationwide call-to-action for organizations to increase training on and access to life-saving opioid overdose reversal medications like naloxone. The American Library Association (ALA) is one of more than 250 organizations and businesses that have made voluntary commitments to the challenge.

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An array of pumpkins, ready for the autumn customer rush at the Kelp's Pumpkin Patch stand near Nashville in Brown County, Indiana. Photo by Carol M. Highsmith, Sept. 2016.

Pumpkin Spice Up Your Fall with the Library of Congress

October 3, 2024

If you’re like us, you love to fill your spaces with sights, sounds, and smells of fall. Thankfully, the Library of Congress has a plethora of free resources that can be used to add instant autumn ambiance.

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Screenshot of President Barack Obam speaking from his library

Obama Celebrates Banned Books Week on Instagram

September 25, 2024

Barack Obama posted a special message on Instagram September 24 to commemorate Banned Books Week.

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Preliminary Data on Book Challenges in 2024 Released

September 24, 2024

To kick off Banned Books Week, ALA released preliminary data documenting attempts to censor books and materials in libraries during the first eight months of 2024.

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It’s Banned Books Week! Help Protect the Freedom to Read

September 23, 2024

It’s Banned Books Week, when libraries, schools, bookstores, groups, and individuals around the world—including Banned Books Week Honorary Chair filmmaker Ava DuVernay—call attention to censorship and ways to fight it. Here’s how you can get involved.

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Libraries Debut New Card Designs for Library Card Sign-up Month

September 20, 2024

More and more libraries are using library cards to gain even further community engagement by holding library card design contests and by partnering with local organizations, sports teams, and national brands to create designs.

Here are some of our favorites that have been unveiled this Library Card Sign-up Month.

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Olympian Johnny Weir Supports His Hometown Library

September 19, 2024

Johnny Weir, three-time U.S. national champion in men’s figure skating, two-time Winter Olympian, and current television commentator, posted a video on his Instagram to encourage support for Quarryville (Penn.) Library Center, his hometown library. Last year, Fulton and East Drumore Townships in Lancaster County withheld $6,500 from the library over objections to LGBTQ+ content.

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