The COVID-19 public health crisis has put our nation’s independent bookstores in grave danger. Join the ABA and many others to #SaveIndieBookstores. Read more »
| April 30, 2020, 6:00 am
With coronavirus continuing to spread, in-person gatherings are off the table—however you can visit this Library's Virtual Branch in Animal Crossing. Read more »
| April 23, 2020, 8:00 am
Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words showcases rarely seen materials that offer an intimate view of Rosa Parks and documents her life and activism. Read more »
| April 16, 2020, 7:00 am
This list is dedicated to recognizing school librarians who bring their knowledge, expertise, and experience into the best learning environment. Read more »
| April 10, 2020, 8:00 am
Use this free tool to create your own READ® poster (featuring you, your friends, or even your pet) and share using the hashtag #CelebrateReading Read more »
| April 2, 2020, 1:00 am
The free Open eBooks app allows kids of all ages or their caregivers to download up to 10 eBooks at a time to their mobile devices. Read more »
| March 26, 2020, 6:00 am
The Everywhere Book Fest is a virtual gathering of kidlit authors, books, and readers that will bring the book festival experience to everyone. Read more »
| March 19, 2020, 6:00 am
Parents Glued to Their Devices During Storytime? School Library Journal shares advice on How To Encourage Active Participation in Library Programs. Read more »
| March 12, 2020, 8:00 am
The Scholastic Reads Podcast chats with Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden about the importance of why representation matters for our young readers. Read more »
| March 5, 2020, 6:00 am
As Parks and Recreation fans know, the usually-upbeat government official Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) has one big sore spot: libraries. Read more »
| February 27, 2020, 5:00 pm
The world’s oldest and largest library association shares insight to providing leadership for the improvement of libraries as a revolutionary act. Read more »
| February 13, 2020, 6:00 am
The First Book Organization hope these Top 6 Funniest Thank You Notes, written by kids, will bring you as much joy as the books brought them! Read more »
| February 6, 2020, 1:00 pm
A Soundtrack to Our Lives is a list from music theatre kids and their favorite songs from the musicals that speak to them and shares what they mean to them. Read more »
| January 30, 2020, 6:00 am
Having an LA Library Card it opens up access to a host of art, virtual reality, 3D printing technology in addition to all the glorious books. Read more »
| January 23, 2020, 6:00 am
New York Public Library books have been circulating homes for 125 years. Now the library system came up with the 10 most checked-out books in its history. Read more »
| January 16, 2020, 7:00 am
HERE IT IS! The 2020 list of books releasing by/for/about Latinxs. Here are the 100+ titles we know about that are releasing this year. Read more »
| January 9, 2020, 7:00 am
These Top 10 audiobooks represent the best of 2018- 2019, with selections for all age groups and interests, as well as exceptional narration. Read more »
| January 2, 2020, 9:00 am
A powerful perspective from P.N. Hinton on the feeling of pride and awe upon receiving "my first library card" and encouraging every child to get one. Read more »
| December 26, 2019, 6:00 am
Favorite Children’s Books of 2019: Maria Popova of Brain Pickings shares the loveliest such truthful, timeless treasures she savored this year. Read more »
| December 19, 2019, 7:00 am
Recognizing the Enduring Whiteness of Jane Austen: Some of us are always more universal, and never, lest we say it, lest we give up the ruse, white." Read more »
| December 12, 2019, 5:30 pm