Riot Headline Book Riot’s 2025 Read Harder Challenge

#Libraries

I Was a Middle School Library Volunteer

Here's how volunteering at a middle school library can singlehandedly change a 12-year-old's life, from someone who knows firsthand.

My Workplace Joined the Fine-Free Library Movement (And Here’s What I Learned)

The realities -- the good, the challenging, and the great -- of going fine-free in libraries from a public librarian.

Craighead County Library’s Battle Against Censorship

Craighead County Library in Jonesboro, Arkansas, has been the target of repeat censorship attempts this year. Here's a timeline of events.

The Most Popular In-Demand Books in U.S. Libraries: August–October 2021

The most uniquely popular books in US libraries in Q3 of 2021 included The Thursday Murder Club, All We Can Save, and manga galore.

How to Support Libraries in Times of Increased Censorship

Libraries are supposed to be a bastion of free speech and discovery, but the book banners are getting more brash. Here's how you can help.

Being a Librarian: Expectations vs. Reality

When I speak with people who aren’t librarians, I often hear notions about what it’s like to be a librarian that are simply incorrect.

How To Make Inter-Library Loan Really Work for You

Inter-Library Loan is the magical practice of having your home library borrow items from elsewhere. Here's how to optimize it.

You Should Be Taking Advantage of Your Library’s Website

Library websites aren't just for placing holds or paying fines. Here are some things you might not know you can find on your library's site!

A Librarian’s Perspective on E-Lending

Library ebooks have become famously important in our pandemic times. A librarian weighs in on why they're not just a COVID thing.

Women’s Work, Women’s Words: Feminist Library History

Feminist librarians have fought for recognition through the decades: feminist history and women's library history are intertwined.