Why the Rock Icons from R.E.M. Love Libraries
By I Love Lib Admin |
In a new PSA video, legendary multi-instrumentalist Mike Mills shares why he and his R.E.M. bandmates have always supported libraries. “We love literacy,” he explains in the video. “Libraries provide free access to music, movies, and books.” “Libraries provide a place for people of all backgrounds to discover their creative talents and nurture those creative abilities,” …
R.E.M.’s Mike Mills Supports Literacy and Libraries
By I Love Libraries Staff |
Mike Mills of the legendary rock band, R.E.M. wants you to know that libraries provide a place for people of all backgrounds to to discover their creative talents and nurture their creative abilities. R.E.M. has a long history of supporting libraries and literacy. Thirty years ago, they posed for the American Library Association (ALA)’s READ …
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This Ultra-Green Library Offers Hands-On Environmental Learning
By Lindsey Simon |
Although the pandemic has temporarily stopped us from visiting new libraries in person, we can still appreciate their amazing architecture and creative amenities from afar. This fall, we’ve been geeking out over the newest branch of the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), which is as innovative and sustainable as it is beautiful. The Greenpoint Library and …
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Shop These Holiday Gifts to Support Libraries
By Lindsey Simon |
Searching for the perfect presents for the book lovers in your life? We’ve curated some of the coolest posters, accessories, activity books, and more for readers and librarians. The best part: the profits from all of these items support the American Library Association (ALA)’s efforts to promote equity and access to information for all. Your …
Library Lovers Share Their Favorite Books of 2020
By Lindsey Simon |
Great literature has been a bright spot in this challenging year, with an impressive slate of new releases offering thought-provoking perspectives, meticulously researched information, and much-needed entertainment. We asked I Love Libraries readers and the American Library Association’s social media followers to share their favorite books from 2020. Responses included fiction and non-fiction titles for kids, teens, …
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Drop Everything and Look at This Adorable Baby Yoda READ® Poster
By Lindsey Simon |
For more than thirty years, actors, authors, and musicians have teamed up with the American Library Association’s READ® campaign to promote the joy of literacy. This week, The Mandalorian‘s breakout star The Child-also known as Baby Yoda and Grogu-is joining their ranks with his very own celebrity READ® poster. Back in the early 1980s, ALA’s Yoda READ® poster graced …
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Turn History into Hip-Hop with the Library of Congress
By Lindsey Simon |
The Library of Congress is home to a vast collection of archival audio and video recordings-and now, thanks to the innovative Citizen DJ project, musicians of all skill levels can remix this extensive historical material into unique beats and songs. After debuting as a demo in May, Citizen DJ is now fully launched and available to the …
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Here’s How You Can Support Internet Access for All
By Lindsey Simon |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people everywhere are turning to the web for school, work, and community-but for the 33 million U.S. households without a home internet connection, getting online isn’t so simple. Since lockdown began in March 2020, libraries have gotten creative to promote digital equity and access; supporting the American Library Association (ALA) is …
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