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Neil Gaiman Donates $25,000 to His Local Library

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Neil Gaiman is one of our favorite authors. The mind behind The Sandman, American Gods, Coraline, Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (with Terry Pratchett), and so many more fantastical books is a fierce supporter of libraries. So much so that he recently donated $25,000 to the Woodstock (N.Y.) Library. The funds will go towards a children’s reading circle, a spot for storytimes and group activities at the library’s new location when it opens next year.

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Save Big at Your Library

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‘Tis the season for Cyber Monday and holiday shopping promotions everywhere. But amid all the ads for once-a-year sales, don’t forget that your local library offers the biggest savings of all. A library card is far more powerful than any coupon code: Every day, your library can save you tons of money on entertainment, education, and more. Here are some of the best values you can get from your library.

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Gift Ideas for the Book Lovers in Your Life

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Gift buying for book lovers is super easy, right? Just buy them some books! If only it was that simple. Since you’re here at I Love Libraries, you obviously know that readers’ wants and needs are incredibly diverse. A book that appeals to a sci-fi/fantasy enthusiast may not be a historical non-fiction lover’s cup of tea. And so on. Thankfully, there are a plethora of nonbook gift options out there for the reader in your life. We’ve compiled some of our favorites from the American Library Association and beyond for you this holiday season.

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Book Recommendations for Your Holiday Down Time

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With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, many of us will be traveling to spend time with family and friends. That could lead to a lot of free time while waiting for flights, during long car/bus rides, or before or after the big meal. If you’re like us, you’re going to fill that time with a book or two. (Or three depending on how voracious a reader you are.) The big question is: What to read? With so many good books out there, it can be hard to decide! Thankfully, the American Library Association (ALA) is here to help.

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U.S. Book Challenges Update: November 17 Edition

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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 Iowa, Utah, California, and pop singer Pink’s efforts to fight book bans.

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“I hope Indigenous children feel proud of themselves and honored when they read this story.” A Conversation with Author Carole Lindstrom and Illustrator Steph Littlebird

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Libraries have the power to amplify all kinds of stories, and that power is especially important when it comes to the stories of Indigenous people and other marginalized groups in the U.S. Author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Steph Littlebird believe this passionately.

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U.S. Book Challenges Update: November 10 Edition

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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 Florida, Colorado, and Kentucky, and an actor’s “proud” response to his book being banned.

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Let the Video Games Begin!

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We love videogames, especially the older, first generation of home videogaming systems and their games. Sadly, many of them were discontinued decades ago and have become difficult to find, much less in working order. Thankfully, libraries, institutions, and archivists have stepped in to archive and preserve this essential element of gaming and pop culture history.

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