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Libraries as Community Spaces: an Academic and a Personal Perspective

Public libraries have long been viewed as vital community spaces. But what does that really mean?

Nominate Your Favorite Librarian!

The 2018 I Love My Librarian Award gives $5000 cash and a trip to New York City to 10 librarians who are doing amazing work.

Instagramming Tips for Librarians

Instagram tips for librarians--for school and public libraries. How to get the most out of your Instagram account within the library.

The Library Rock-Hunting Game We All Need

A math teacher in England is painting charming miniature book covers on stones and hiding them near her local library.

New York Public Library Launches ‘Insta Novels’

NYPL Insta Novels uses Instagram Stories to convert classic novels into animated, interactive, social media events.

How to Keep Library Ebooks Longer (and the Drawbacks)

Not quite done with that digital loan? Find out how to keep library ebooks longer and learn about the drawbacks for when you do.

The Book Pixies: Spreading The Love Of Reading Around South London

Book Pixies are students from Carshalton High School for Girls who leave books for the community to read around South London, Uk.

13 Awesome Children’s Libraries Around The U.S. That Will Make You Want To Be A Kid Again

Get ready to drool over these gorgeous, innovative, bright, and creative children's libraries and library spaces around the United States.

A Love Letter to My Former Library

Really, when I think of community, I think of you. 

Hold it! The Struggle with Long Library Holds

On finally getting on the digital library loans bandwagon...then realizing the hold lists are a little frustrating.