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ALA Executive Director Tracie D. Hall

Librarian Named One of the 100 Most Influential People in the World

Librarians are definitely rock stars, and now one has been named one of the most influential people in the world! Time has named American Library Association (ALA) Executive Director Tracie D. Hall to the 2023 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Hall is the 10th executive director of …

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Laugh It Up at the Library

Knock, knock. Who’s there? National Humor Month. National Humor Month who? National Humor Month is NOW! Yes, we know: That was a horrible, terrible, very unfunny joke, but we’re just so excited for National Humor Month, observed every April. Founded in 1976 by Larry Wilde, author and director of the Carmel Institute of Humor, National …

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U.S. Book Challenges Update: April 7 Edition

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 …

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Library Eliminates Fines and Receives More than $400,000 Worth of Returns

Going fine-free can pay off-just ask Houston (Texas) Public Library (HPL). In January, Houston City Council voted to eliminate fines at HPL to encourage residents to use the library after seeing a decline in users. HPL held an amnesty period from January 18 to February 17 to allow users to return overdue books and materials …

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"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" Stars Want You to Explore the Library

“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” Stars Want You to Explore the Library

Action, adventure, and fun await at your local library-in books, comics, games, makerspaces, and so much more. The stars of the new film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves think so, too. Justice Smith and Sophia Lillis, who star in the future fantasy classic based on the beloved roleplaying game as the sorcerer Simon Aumar …

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Carlsbad City Library

An Ecosystem of Learning at Carlsbad City Library

Libraries have long provided services outside the lines of traditional perceptions, providing innovative programs and resources catering to the unique communities they serve. Best practices for developing high-quality, high-impact library services involves alignment with organizational and municipal strategic goals, seeking community input, analyzing demographic data to identify gaps in service, and working with partners to …

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U.S. Book Challenges Update: March 24 Edition

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 reports includes news from …

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1,269 attempts to ban or restrict library materials in 2022

Book Ban Attempts in U.S. Hit Record Numbers

Book bans and challenges happened at an unprecedented rate last year. And the American Library Association (ALA) has the stats to prove it. ALA has released new data documenting 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries …

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