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New In Town, New at the Library

Rioter Dana is a military spouse, which means she moves a LOT. And with every move, she finds herself new in town, new at the library, and searching for that homey feeling we all want among stacks of books.

A Librarian’s Guide To Finding Diverse Books Before They’re Published (& How To Nominate Them for LibraryReads)

Are you a librarian, bookseller, or other book lover having trouble finding diverse books before they're published? Let this guide help you find them, read them, and share them.

8 Signs You’re A Library Power User

Do you sometimes type your library card number instead of your credit card number? Do you know your library hours by heart? You might be a library power user.

10 July New Releases To Put On Hold at the Library Right Now

Buzzy July new releases you'll want to put on hold at the library sooner rather than later.

Do Librarians Read All Day? No, But They Should

I’ve certainly been asked, “So, do librarians read all day?” and received the comment, “Wow, must be nice to have a job where you just read.” But the reality is, if I have a book in my hand at work, even if it’s open, I’m not really reading it. Except.

The Librarian Workout

The Librarian Workout: start with the "I refuse to use/can't find a library cart" loaded carry.

Libraries As a Constant

"I can safely say that if I hadn't had libraries in my life I don't think I'd be who I am today."

I Was the Library Ghost

One woman's fond recollections of her time as the library ghost and her first job shelving book at her middle school library.

Donate To EveryLibrary In Honor of National Library Week

It's National Library Week, and we're spreading the word about EveryLibrary, an organization that supports local library initiatives throughout the US.

5 Ways To Love Your Local Librarian

Tips for showing love at the libraries in your life from a school librarian living the dream. (Hint: USE US!)