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Save Independent Bookstores

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 »

Comment | April 30, 2020, 6:00 am

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Visit This Library’s Virtual Branch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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 »

Comment | April 23, 2020, 8:00 am

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Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words | Library of Congress Exhibit

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 »

Comment | April 16, 2020, 7:00 am

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Recognizing School Librarians in April and All Year Long

This list is dedicated to recognizing school librarians who bring their knowledge, expertise, and experience into the best learning environment. Read more »

Comment | April 10, 2020, 8:00 am

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Make Your Own READ® Poster With This Free Tool

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 »

Comment | April 2, 2020, 1:00 am

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A Free eBook Library for Every Child You Serve!

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 »

Comment | March 26, 2020, 6:00 am

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The Everywhere Book Fest

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 »

Comment | March 19, 2020, 6:00 am

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Encourage Active Participation in Library Programs

Parents Glued to Their Devices During Storytime? School Library Journal shares advice on How To Encourage Active Participation in Library Programs. Read more »

Comment | March 12, 2020, 8:00 am

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The Librarian of Congress: Why Representation Matters

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 »

Comment | March 5, 2020, 6:00 am

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Amy Poehler Loves Libraries!

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 »

Comment | February 27, 2020, 5:00 pm

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‘A Revolutionary Act’: The Power Of A 21st Century Library Card

The world’s oldest and largest library association shares insight to providing leadership for the improvement of libraries as a revolutionary act. Read more »

1 comment | February 13, 2020, 6:00 am

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Top 6 Funniest Thank You Notes from Kids

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 »

Comment | February 6, 2020, 1:00 pm

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The Soundtrack of Our Lives: The Teen and I Discuss what Musical Theater Means to Theater Teens and Why Librarians Should, and Can, Care

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 »

Comment | January 30, 2020, 6:00 am

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What Your LA Library Card Gets You (Besides Books)

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 »

Comment | January 23, 2020, 6:00 am

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The 10 Most Checked-Out Books in N.Y. Public Library History

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 »

1 comment | January 16, 2020, 7:00 am