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13 Awesome Children’s Libraries Around The U.S. That Will Make You Want To Be A Kid Again

Get ready to drool over these gorgeous, innovative, bright, and creative children's libraries and library spaces around the United States.

An Ode to Libraries, the Original Co-Working Spaces

In light of some recent discussion about the benefit of libraries versus bookstores, here's one reader on libraries as coworking spaces.

Showing Up for LGBTQ+ Readers in June at the Library

A librarian on the importance of showing up for LGBTQ+ teens at the library during Pride Month.

8 Signs You’re A Library Power User

Do you sometimes type your library card number instead of your credit card number? Do you know your library hours by heart? You might be a library power user.

Public Places to Read (Other Than a Café)

Reading (or working) in cafes has become a habit for most. Why not change it up? Next time you're heading out for an afternoon of reading take a look at this list of recommended public places to read that are a little more unexpected and a lot more fun.

Donate To EveryLibrary In Honor of National Library Week

It's National Library Week, and we're spreading the word about EveryLibrary, an organization that supports local library initiatives throughout the US.

A Roundup of Fierce Fictional Librarians

To celebrate National Library Week, we rounded-up some of our favorite fictional librarians.

Random Observations of a Former Fine Arts Library Page

In honor of National Library Week, here a few observations I've made in my time working at my university's fine arts 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.

What Library Staff Members are Reading This Week

I walked around my five-floor downtown library and asked all my fellow staff members what they're reading right now. From board books to classics to science fiction and heavy nonfiction, there's a book for everyone.