A look back at news that affected libraries and library workers in 2025, including federal funding updates and changes at ALA ...

When we tell our stories, we remind the world that libraries are living testaments to human curiosity and care.

July’s United for Libraries Virtual event featured programs on governance, fundraising, relationship building, and ...

Speed puzzling, or the practice of assembling a jigsaw puzzle as fast as possible, has become an unlikely hit at public libraries.

American Libraries is accepting submissions for the 2026 Library Design Showcase in the September/October issue.

My primary goal at the Association is to ensure financial stability, foster member trust and growth, and bolster advocacy.

Jenny Arch writes: “Sometimes being a children’s librarian looks like reading books at storytime, blowing bubbles for babies, and putting out fresh coloring sheets. And someti ...

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John Sharp writes: “Christmas arrived early for an Alabama public library entangled in a culture war controversy with the state library board that led to the loss of $22,000 in state funding last year ...

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