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More Fascinating and Free Things From the Library of Congress Website

From concerts to images and so much more, find some fantastic free treasure available on the Library of Congress website right now!

See Inside 7 Beautiful Monastic Libraries

Check out these beautiful monastic libraries that offer a glimpse back in time to when every book was treasured and rare.

NYC Child Care Plan Includes Using Libraries

The NYC plan to provide education to 1 million students in the fall includes creating 100,000 "learning lab" seats in libraries and other community spaces.

Why the Library is Still the Only Place I Feel Safe, Even During a Pandemic

How one reader with OCD struggled with the loss of library access during the pandemic, but ultimately benefited from some time away.

Quiz: Which Librarian From Pop Culture Are You?

Answer some questions about your habits and preferences--take the quiz to find out which iconic librarian of pop culture you are.

The Most Popular Under-The-Radar Books in Libraries: Quarantine 2020 Edition

What books were US public library users seeking most frequently? A look at the under-the-radar hits between April and June 2020.

Lessons From the High School Library

Memories of high school aren't great for everyone, but this reader fondly remembers working in the school library and lessons learned there.

How Many Books is Too Many? Ask the World’s 10 Biggest Libraries

There are 22 libraries in the world with a whopping 15 million items catalogued. Here are ten of the world's biggest - with a few facts and some pictures.

Dismantling White Supremacy in Public Libraries

American public libraries operate under white supremacy. It's time to dismantle it.

Quaranzines are Popular and Libraries are Noticing

Quaranzines collecting people’s quarantine experiences are growing in popularity, and provide important information, and libraries are noticing.