Mahon Public Library is host to a myriad of spooky occurrences: disembodied whistling, footsteps, and voices; books that fling to the floor by themselves; and the ghosts of a former volunteer whose seen in the horror lit section and a dark-haired woman in a red dress.
Do Ghosts Haunt the Halls of a Texas Library? Read More »
Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting attempts to censor library materials, as well as efforts by librarians, parents, students, and concerned citizens to push back against them. This report includes news from Utah, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
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Halloween is creeping up on us fast. Celebrate your love of the spookiest of all holidays AND books with something from the ALA Store. Hang a poster in your crypt, slide a bookmark into your favorite horror novel, or unearth some horror reader’s advisory for more scares on the page.
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Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting attempts to censor library materials, as well as efforts by librarians, parents, students, and concerned citizens to push back against them. This report includes news from Alabama, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.
U.S. Book Challenges Update: October 20 Edition Read More »
The American Library Association and NBC Chicago Today’s Banned Book Club is getting into the Halloween spirit this month with its October selection: Stephen King’s The Shining.
Banned Book Club Selects Stephen King Horror Classic for October Read More »
It’s National Friends of Libraries Week! Since the beginning of the American library movement, Friends groups have been formed by citizens using their collective powers to do everything from running a book sale to ensuring that our American library legacy remains viable. Library Friends groups are incredibly important. They can literally make the difference between a budget increase and cut for their libraries. Are you interested in becoming more involved with your local library? If so, consider becoming a library Friend. By contributing as a library Friend, you can make a lasting difference for your library and community.
Become a Library Friend During National Friends of Libraries Week! Read More »
Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting attempts to censor library materials, as well as efforts by librarians, parents, students, and concerned citizens to push back against them. This report includes news from Texas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Arkansas.
U.S. Book Challenges Update: October 13 Edition Read More »
Architectural Digest recently published a story detailing 15 of the most futuristic libraries in the world, and they’re breathtaking shrines to the power of learning, collaboration, and community. And books, of course.
Library Passport: Inside the World’s Most Futuristic Libraries Read More »
Former NASA flight engineer José Hernández credits books with introducing him to the vastness and wonders of space as a kid. He urges everyone to visit their local libraries, where imaginations can be nurtured and grow in everything from books and comics to games and beyond.
Astronaut José Hernández Wants Everyone to Reach for the Stars at Their Library Read More »
Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. This Banned Books Week, we’re raising awareness by highlighting attempts to censor library materials, as well as efforts by librarians, parents, students, and concerned citizens to push back against them. This report includes news from Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, and Oklahoma.
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