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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized. The ALA on ...

• Baby and toddler play group 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Children up to 36 months and their caregivers participate in stories, songs and play. • Storytime at 11 a.m. Wednesdays or 5 p.m. Thursdays. Stories and ...

The American Library Association (ALA) says book bans remain stubbornly high, announcing that 2025 saw the second-highest documented level of book challenges, narrowly missing the top spot recorded in ...

This week’s column falls right in the middle of National Library Week, so really, what other topic could I choose? During this week, certain days are dedicated to specific themes. Monday kicks off ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized. ...

Ascension Parish Library is celebrating National Library Week April 19-25 all the ways people are finding their joy at the library. This year’s theme, "Find Your Joy," highlights how libraries bring ...