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Breaking My Library Habit and Reading My Own Books

Have your library holds ever overwhelmed your reading life? How do you push back the allure of new, free books to read the backlog of books you already own?

6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Library Card

Go beyond the free books at your local library, and make use of the power of your library card with these tips.

The Ghost of the Grey Lady in the Willard Library

A ghost has haunted readers in the Willard Library of Evansville, Indiana for decades. But who could she be?

100 Staff Picks From My Public Library

A public librarian shares some of her branch's most popular staff picks!

Neutrality in the Library? Don’t Give Me that Bullsh*t

Libraries literally cannot remain neutral in the face of “alternative facts” and blatant hatred.

A Modern Book Garden in Tehran

The biggest bookstore in the world is now in Tehran, Iran. Ready to take a look at this beautiful, 65,000 sq meter book garden in Tehran?

Google Search Now Checks Your Local Library For Ebooks

Now Google search results shows you an ebook's availability from your local library. Good job, Google!

Ode to Library Holds

A reader muses on library holds and interlibrary loans, which make books more accessible and their patrons' reading lives more convenient.

Why I Only Packed 3 Books for College

When you pack for college, you're going to have to leave some books behind. Here's why one reader decided to take exactly 3 books to campus.

How To Be a Book Lover on a Budget

Tips for being a book lover when you don't have a lot of money to spend on books (starting with your local library, of course).