People do weird things at the library. This writer put wild sightings in new book.

Emily Austin's "Is This a Cry For Help?" chronicles grief, love and some of the strangest (and most wholesome) things she's ...

Reading rainbows: This Spokane Public Library artist-made swag is fresh and locally made

Spokane Public Library has rolled out a new collaboration with local artists to create custom library-inspired designs for a whole line of fun goods, including T-shirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers, ...
Oregonian

Why this Portland library is a flashpoint in the debate over downtown safety, and what can be done

On a recent Friday afternoon, children and parents attended a playtime event in the vibrant first-floor youth section of Portland’s Central Library. Meanwhile, a pair of medical responders carried a ...
EdSurge

Why This English Teacher-Turned-Library Leader Is Optimistic About the End of Book Bans

Daniel Montgomery’s love of books started as a youngster with weekly visits to the public library, which fittingly led him to a nearly two-decade career as an English teacher. As an educator, he ...
WWLTV

'If this isn't urgent, I don't know what is': Library closures spark frustration

Two New Orleans public libraries, key community hubs and designated cooling centers, have closed indefinitely due to air conditioning failures, leaving residents without essential resources during the ...
LAist

With books and kids in tow, this Boyle Heights mom is fighting for her community’s library

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. In folding chairs with books in hand, ...
WSPA

‘This is more than a library’: USC Upstate opens The Learning Commons for students

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Leaders and partners from the University of South Carolina Upstate officially opened The Learning Commons Thursday. The Learning Commons (TLC) is an addition to the school’s ...