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Genderqueerness in the Library

A reader recounts “Genderful! Exploring Gender Through Art,” presented by the Brooklyn Public Library, and writes about the impact and importance of events around genderqueerness in public libraries.

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

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

Keeping Your Personal Library Collection…at the Public Library

Through the magic of communal ownership everyone can enjoy a fabulous, big personal library like the Beast's--and we don't even have to do the work to maintain it!

Support Your Library During National Library Week

Celebrate National Library Week with millions of others by visiting you local library and promoting their great programs and services.

Let’s Celebrate National Library Week!

It's the American Library Association's National Library Week, and we're celebrating by throwing love at libraries this week.

Kindle Fire Giveaway for National Library Week!

It's National Library Week, and to celebrate we're giving away Kindle you can load with ebooks borrowed from your public library!

A Love Letter to the Library Hold System

One reader's love letter to the public library hold system that has provided her so many great pieces of literature over the years.

50 of Our Favorite Library Quotes About How Awesome Libraries Are

Libraries are awesome - but you don't have to take our word for it. We selected fifty of our favorite inspirational library quotes, perfect for printing and posting on your library wall.

I’m Not a Superhero: The Stress of Library Work

Librarians are often seen as community superheroes, but the increasing stress of library work can take a negative toll on our mental health, and it can prevent us from talking about our jobs and our personal needs honestly.

Weird Stuff People Say to Librarians (and the Things I Do Not Say in Response)

Weird stuff people say to librarians, and the responses one librarian keeps to herself.