It’s Banned Books Week, an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Sound familiar? Sadly, book censorship has remained an unfortunate spectre since Banned Books Week’s founding in 1982, which makes this observance as vital and important as ever.
Librarian Amanda Jones has been named to the Time100 Next list, Time magazine’s spotlight on the world’s most influential rising stars, for her work fighting censorship and book bans.
Have questions about the I Love My Librarian Award? We have answers! From how to nominate your favorite librarian to eligibility requirements and more, we have you covered here.
Our friends at Booklist have compiled a list of true-crime chronicles that portray courageous crime-fighters and illuminate crimes that vary from murder to art-world scandals, stoking our endless curiosity, horror, schadenfreude, and compassion.
“Reading Rainbow” has a new host—and it’s I Love My Librarian Award recipient Mychal Threets!
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 Delaware and Texas, an update on Little Free Libraries’ book bans map, and Margaret Atwood’s response to “The Handmaid’s Tale” being banned.
Library Card Sign-up Month 2025 is coming to a close, and we saw libraries across the country all over television news programs touting the incredible worlds of wonder and learning that can be opened with just a library card.
Oh my! Actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named honorary chair of Banned Books Week, which will take place October 5–11, 2025.
In episode 22 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with award-winning actor, author, and musician David Duchovny (“The X-Files,” “Californication”). Duchovny joins the podcast to discuss his new book of poetry, “About Time: Poems,” his writing and music, his thoughts on book bans and censorship, and, of course, how he libraries. He also reads a brand-new poem for listeners.
In Dunkerton, Iowa, population 842, more than 15% of the population lives with some type of disability. Dunkerton Public Library has stepped up to serve this community, using funds it received from ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant to help older adults with mobility issues, people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and those who are blind or low vision to fully participate in all library services.
American Libraries, the magazine of the American Library Association, has released the 37th annual edition of its Library Design Showcase, which spotlights the year’s most exciting new and renovated libraries. And, as usual, it’s lovely.
Grace Lin, the lauded author and illustrator—and winner of a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, and a Children’s Literature Legacy Award—thinks libraries are places of wonder and magic for people of all ages. That’s why she proudly supports the American Library Association.
Join policy experts from the American Library Association for a FREE webinar on September 9 at 4:00 pm CT to get updates on the fight to defend library funding and learn the best ways to turn your Congressmembers into true library champions, regardless of their political background.
On September 3, the American Library Association and a coalition of 13 partner organizations filed an amicus brief in Rhode Island v. Trump, a lawsuit brought by 21 state Attorneys General urging a federal court to uphold an injunction against the Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful attempt to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award. Ten librarians from across the U.S. will win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime—your librarian could be one of them!
Caring for loved ones struggling with disease, advanced age, or both takes a toll, as do so many aspects of life. These candid, informative, practical, and inspiring memoirs and guides address the demands on caregivers and the need for self-care for everyone.
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, Michigan, South Carolina, and Maryland.
Are you a high-school student or parent/guardian of a teen who wants to get hands-on journalism experience this school year? PBS News Student Reporting Labs is for you then. Join them for a three-part intro virtual series beginning August 26 to learn more.
In episode 21 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with award-winning author and illustrator Brian Selznick (“The Invention of Hugo Cabret,” “Wonderstruck”). Selznick joins the show to discuss his new YA novel, “Run Away with Me,” the importance of creating stories that depict the LGBTQ+ experience, book repair, Italian art and architecture, and, of course, how he libraries.
It’s Banned Books Week, an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Sound familiar? Sadly, book censorship has remained an unfortunate spectre since Banned Books Week’s founding in 1982, which makes this observance as vital and important as ever.
Librarian Amanda Jones has been named to the Time100 Next list, Time magazine’s spotlight on the world’s most influential rising stars, for her work fighting censorship and book bans.
Have questions about the I Love My Librarian Award? We have answers! From how to nominate your favorite librarian to eligibility requirements and more, we have you covered here.
Our friends at Booklist have compiled a list of true-crime chronicles that portray courageous crime-fighters and illuminate crimes that vary from murder to art-world scandals, stoking our endless curiosity, horror, schadenfreude, and compassion.
“Reading Rainbow” has a new host—and it’s I Love My Librarian Award recipient Mychal Threets!
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 Delaware and Texas, an update on Little Free Libraries’ book bans map, and Margaret Atwood’s response to “The Handmaid’s Tale” being banned.
Library Card Sign-up Month 2025 is coming to a close, and we saw libraries across the country all over television news programs touting the incredible worlds of wonder and learning that can be opened with just a library card.
Oh my! Actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named honorary chair of Banned Books Week, which will take place October 5–11, 2025.
In episode 22 of the “How I Library” podcast, show host and I Love Libraries editor Phil Morehart speaks with award-winning actor, author, and musician David Duchovny (“The X-Files,” “Californication”). Duchovny joins the podcast to discuss his new book of poetry, “About Time: Poems,” his writing and music, his thoughts on book bans and censorship, and, of course, how he libraries. He also reads a brand-new poem for listeners.
In Dunkerton, Iowa, population 842, more than 15% of the population lives with some type of disability. Dunkerton Public Library has stepped up to serve this community, using funds it received from ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant to help older adults with mobility issues, people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and those who are blind or low vision to fully participate in all library services.
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