#Saturday Reads

Will I Melt My Brain? Facts About Listening to Audiobooks in Your Sleep

Want to listen to audiobooks while you catch zzz? We're laying out the facts of listening to audiobooks in your sleep.

Libraries Reopen in COVID-19 Hot Spots: Are Library Staff Being Protected?

In considering whether staff are being protected as libraries reopen during the pandemic, we take a look at some Arizona libraries.

How Will Public Libraries Adapt To New School Year Norms?

How will public libraries handle being unable to be community centers when their communities are most in need of them?

What Makes a Book a Beach Read?

The beach read. Every summer the word reappears in conversation, but what exactly is a beach read. We've got some ideas and some book recs that fit.

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.

The Art of the Vulgar Tongue: Slang’s Evolution

Ever wonder how slang terms originate and spread or stay regional? We're taking a look at the evolution of slang and what part the internet plays.

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.

Screen Time Is Money: How Authors Make Money on Ebooks

We're taking a close look at how authors make money on ebooks, from the making of an ebook to selling and distributing them through various outlets.

What Was the First Comic Book?

We love comic books, you love comic books. But what was the first comic book?

Dismantling White Supremacy in Public Libraries

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