Ethan Hawke Shares Why You Should Support Your Library
By Lindsey Simon |
In a new PSA video for the American Library Association, actor, writer, and director Ethan Hawke explains why it’s so important to support our nation’s libraries. “I’m here to talk to you about libraries, one of the most beautiful institutions that mankind has ever created,” he shares. “[Libraries are] a place where people from all backgrounds can …
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This Louisiana Library is Keeping Its Community Strong After Devastating Hurricanes
By Lindsey Simon |
This August, Hurricane Laura made landfall across southwest Louisiana, devastating communities that had already been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic; in October, Hurricane Delta brought even more destruction to the region. With help from a $20,000 donation from the American Library Association (ALA), the Calcasieu Parish Public Library (CPPL) has been instrumental in local …
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The Mysterious Librarian in Netflix’s “Hilda” Finally Gets a Name
By Burkely Hermann |
by Burkely Hermann On December 14, 2020, the second season of Hilda, the beloved British-Canadian animation, premiered on Netflix. The show’s first season introduced one of the most intriguing librarian characters in recent TV memory, and this newest batch of episodes brings even more screen time to the fan-favorite role. Hilda continues to show the …
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“The Great Gatsby” and “Mrs. Dalloway” Just Entered the Public Domain
By Lindsey Simon |
Each year, a wide array of copyrighted books, movies, music, and more enters the public domain-which means that anyone can freely use, share, and modify them without paying a fee. Starting on January 1, the copyright has been lifted on works from 1925, empowering countless creators, educators, librarians, and learners to use these important cultural …
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“Shrek,” “The Joy Luck Club,” and 23 Other Movies Join the National Film Registry
By I Love Lib Admin |
The Library of Congress’s National Film Registry preserves hundreds of culturally important works from our nation’s cinematic history-and this month, 25 titles from the past century have been added to the prestigious list. Movies were selected for their culture, aesthetic, or historic significance, and range from blockbusters and Oscar winners to art films and documentaries. Librarian of Congress Carla …
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Booklist Names Their Top Reads of 2020
By Lindsey Simon |
Our friends at Booklist-the book review magazine of the American Library Association-have spent 2020 poring over countless titles for readers of all ages. As the year comes to a close, Booklist staff have announced nine of their favorite new reads from a variety of genres. Their annual Top of the List picks represent their most highly recommended titles …
This Library-Themed Student Album Makes for A+ Study Music
By Lindsey Simon |
In these times of remote learning, many college students have found themselves missing the campus spaces they once called home, including their much-loved libraries. University of California, San Diego undergraduates Donald Liang and Terry Feng have gotten creative to stay connected to their school’s Geisel Library: composing an electronic album inspired by their favorite study …
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Our Favorite Books About Libraries and Librarians
By Lindsey Simon |
This has been a year like no other—but libraries have helped us get through it. From offering socially-distant services to bringing much-needed joy to our social media feeds, libraries and their staff have been a constant source of support for countless people. As an unprecedented year comes to a close, we’re revisiting some of our …
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