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Another Round of Public Library Bomb Threats

Minnesota public libraries have had a wave of bomb threats called in over the last week, closing institutions early & increasing fear.

Librarian and Anti-Censorship Activist Amanda Jones Tells Her Story

Anti-censorship advocate and school librarian, Amanda Jones, talks about her work against book bans—and her upcoming book.

Data Overwhelmingly Supports Libraries and Library Workers: Book Censorship News, January 5, 2024

The data supports the work of libraries and library workers far more than it doesn't. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

The Most Popular Books in US Public Libraries 2023

Surveying the data reported from 19 public libraries across the country, here are the top 10 most popular books in 2023.

Most Parents Rank Librarians as Trustworthy in New Parental Perceptions of Librarians Survey

An overwhelming majority of parents and guardians believe librarians are trustworthy and that libraries are safe spaces for children.

The Best Books of 2023, According to NYPL

Who better to know the best books of the year than the librarians at the biggest library system in the country?

Queer in a Time of Book Banning: A Library Worker’s Story

A former librarian shares her story of being the target of homophobia for simply doing her job.

Two Wins for Public Libraries This Week at The Polls

Patmos Public Library is finally being funded after two previous losses and Pella Public Library retains its independence.

A Pennsylvania Public Library Had Funding Cut Because of LGBTQ+ Books. Then, An Olympian Stepped In.

Quarryville Public Library in Pennsylvania lost one of their annual donations over LGBTQ+ books. Johnny Weir stepped in.

The 16 Books Most Commonly Stolen from High School Libraries

The most commonly stolen books from high school libraries follow a pattern: they're usually mystery, poetry, or graphic novel titles.