Thank you for printing the important complaint from a reader regarding terrible noise these days in libraries. It seems some branch libraries are day-care centers for children and havens for loud ...

On a Wednesday morning, I climbed up the iconic bright chartreuse escalators in the OMA-designed Seattle Central Library. Before I had reached the Living Room—the main public room on the third floor—I ...

I have a few librarian jokes (define "joke" kindly, please). How many librarians does it take to screw in a light bulb? Two. One to screw it in, and one to SHHHHHH!!!!! her. I suppose it's funny if ...

Lake County libraries also offer programs for toddlers. The Pastrick Branch in East Chicago will have a grand opening ceremony (5:30 p.m. Thursday) for Born To Read, an early childhood literacy ...