U.S. Book Challenges Update: May 26 Edition
By Phil Morehart |
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.
Library Passport: Barcelona’s Geometric Beauty
By Phil Morehart |
In the monthly feature, Library Passport, I Love Libraries satisfies its neverending wanderlust by highlighting exceptional libraries from around the world. Grab your passport and join us! We’re in love with the Gabriel García Márquez Library in Barcelona, Spain. The library is dedicated to the Colombian Nobel laureate who lived in the city from 1967-1975 …
U.S. Book Challenges Update: May 19 Edition
By Phil Morehart |
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 …
Book Recommendations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By Phil Morehart |
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an annual celebration of the historical and cultural contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States. To commemorate, The 19th spoke with librarians, scholars, bookstore owners, and book lovers-including American Library Association (ALA) President Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada-about themes that resonate with them …
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The Libraries of Zelda: A Link Between Games
By Chase Ollis |
In case you haven’t heard, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be released globally on Nintendo Switch this Friday. Named the “Most Anticipated Game” at the 2022 Game Awards, the open-world adventure game is a sequel to the highly successful The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild released in 2017. Since …
Library Releases Vinyl Album of Local Music Recorded at Its Own Studio
By Phil Morehart |
Libraries rock-quite literally in some cases. Westport (Conn.) Library is home to Verso Studios, a media resource and production hub that offers creative music and video production opportunities and commercial services for library patrons and the community at-large. It’s an impressive space, complete with an SSL (the “Rolls Royce of studio consoles”) hybrid analog recording …
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PBS Books Partners with Booklist for the Ultimate Reading Experience
By Phil Morehart |
PBS Books and Booklist, the book review journal published by the American Library Association (ALA), have joined forces to create the ultimate reading experience for book lovers of all ages everywhere. Beginning this month, PBS Books content will be featured in Booklist Reader. This new partnership adds a multimedia dimension to the publication, including author interview videos, …
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Librarians Love Dolly!
By Phil Morehart |
The American Library Association (ALA) is giving an honorary lifetime membership to Dolly Parton! The award-winning singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist is receiving the honor for her longstanding support and commitment to inspiring a love of books and reading. Honorary membership is the highest honor given by ALA and conferred upon a living person whose …