‘How I Library’ Episode 14: Vicky Jensen, Glenn Slater, and Alan Menken
By Phil Morehart |
In episode 14 of the How I Library podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with Vicky Jensen, Glenn Slater, and Alan Menken, the director, lyricist, and composer, respectively, of the animated musical, "Spellbound."
Looking for Something to Watch? Library of Congress Adds 25 Classics to National Film Registry
By Phil Morehart |
On December 17, the Library of Congress announced the latest batch of films being added to the National Film Registry. Twenty-five films are added to the registry each year in recognition of their cultural, historic, or aesthetic importance and to raise awareness for film preservation.
Ten Honorees Receive Prestigious I Love My Librarian Award
By Phil Morehart |
The American Library Association has announced the 10 recipients of the I Love My Librarian Award. Serving communities across the nation, the 2025 award winners include four academic librarians, three public librarians, and three school librarians who were nominated by community members for their expertise, dedication, and impact on the people in their communities.
Library Lover Gives Transformational Bequest to Fund Scholarships for Aspiring Librarians
By Phil Morehart |
A library lover in Washington, D.C., has made a record-setting $25 million bequest to the American Library Association to fund library school scholarships for students with demonstrated financial needs.
Empathy, Homelessness, and the Library
By Phil Morehart |
I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart spoke with author Ryan Dowd about his book, "The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone," as a part of ALA Editions/ALA Neal-Schuman's new online book club. It was a fascinating discussion about libraries and homelessness in the U.S. that also offered tools that can improve human relations across the board.
Give the Gift of ALA Gear This Holiday Season
By Phil Morehart |
This holiday season, show the world how much you love libraries and support ALA at the same time with hats, shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more goodies from the ALA Graphics Gift Shop. Save 25% on everything and enjoy FREE shipping through December 8!
‘How I Library’ Episode 13: Raj Tawney
By Phil Morehart |
In episode 13 of the "How I Library" podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with writer and journalist Raj Tawney about his new book, "All Mixed Up," the semiautobiographical story of a multi-ethnic American boy who forges a complex friendship with a Pakistani immigrant in the wake of 9/11.
Get ‘Wicked’ at the Library
By Phil Morehart |
Idina Menzel starred as the green-hued witch Elphaba in the original Broadway production of the musical, “Wicked,” which is now a smash film. Along with her sister, author and educator Cara Mentzel, she served as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month in 2022. "Let your imagination sing at the library," said Idina.