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Most library staff — from shelvers of books, to the clerks who check items and and out, to the librarians answers questions at the information desk — work directly with the public.

https://action.everylibrary.org/three_lessons_i_ve_learned_about_people_from_being_a_librarian_plus_a_bonus_one

A program putting free books into the hands of Kentucky’s youngest readers could soon reach even more families.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/kentucky-legislators-seek-to-close-gaps-in-dolly-partons-imagination-library/article_2f8bc27c-b1fb-445c-94e3-0379dfbf0821.html

Libraries change lives.

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Together we can protect and fund the libraries our communities need.

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Evanston’s City Council is scheduled Monday to discuss reasserting control over the city’s public library — control it gave up 14 years ago.

https://evanstonnow.com/council-may-take-more-control-of-library/

Remember that reading experience that transformed your worldview?

https://action.everylibrary.org/this_book_changed_my_life

The Right to Read Act would strengthen literacy by ensuring students have access to books and professional librarians.

The Fight Book Bans Act would protect students’ ability to explore diverse ideas and prevent politically motivated efforts to ban books.

https://bit.ly/3Nl2o6m

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Librarians are making their spaces more inviting for people with memory disorders and their caregivers

https://medium.com/everylibrary/libraries-support-people-living-with-memory-loss-1c08fe5315fe

I was a teen who sometimes felt too panicked to function. Parties felt like minefields, my future seemed fragile, and the ways I could fail on a daily basis numbered near infinite.

https://action.everylibrary.org/how_young_adult_fiction_helps_teens_better_understand_their_mental_health

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Hanna Taylor is another sort of librarian: a Small Business Specialist. This unique position was designed to help educate potential and current small business owners.

https://action.everylibrary.org/a_day_in_the_life_of_a_small_business_specialist

Need a Clean, Well-Lighted Place with Free Wifi? Try the Library

https://action.everylibrary.org/need_a_clean_well_lighted_place_with_free_wifi_try_the_library

We are officially teaming up for National Run for Office Day 2026.

We are so excited to spotlight amazing community leaders and inspire you to take the lead in your own neighborhood.

Discover how you can participate in National #RunForOfficeDay!

Learn more here - https://bit.ly/NROD26

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A new state law banning cellphones was opposed by students and parents.

Now, six months in, there's a bright spot even the critics think is pretty cool.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/carter-in-the-classroom/book-checkouts-triple-after-school-implements-phone-ban/3989843/

It’s a cliché among library workers that books are part of the job but reading them hardly ever is.

https://action.everylibrary.org/_sometimes_caring_is_enough_and_other_library_wisdom_to_enrich_your_life

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Leaders of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Kentucky said in a press release Friday that the state's latest budget "could effectively wipe out the program that has mailed 8,635,423 books to Kentucky children free of charge.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/education/dolly-partons-imagination-library-in-kentucky-says-senate-budget-bill-cuts-funding-could-force-shutdown/51-2082e34f-2860-4317-b459-d0aac6c6d94c

I’m sure you have an idea of what storytime is: librarian reads picture book to kids, kids are entertained. But there’s so much more to it than that!

https://action.everylibrary.org/make_the_most_of_library_storytime_6_tips_for_new_parents

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Because a common question asked of librarians is “What do you actually do at your job?” I wanted to give you a typical day in the life of a reference librarian at a busy public library.

https://action.everylibrary.org/day_in_the_life_reference_librarian_at_a_public_library

My mom is a library power user and she passed the library gene on to me.

https://action.everylibrary.org/a_new_mom_s_best_resource_for_herself_and_her_child_the_local_library

House File 2324, a bill now under consideration in the Iowa Legislature that would end bookmobile services to schools and stop public library and school cooperation on reading programs and literacy services.

https://www.thegazette.com/opinion/guest-columnists/put-the-brakes-on-banning-bookmobiles-for-schools/article_a8668fb6-ec19-4786-a628-e107456a2869.html

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11 libraries that will make you want to pack your bags and dust off your passport

https://action.everylibrary.org/visit_the_libraries_of_the_world

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Library resources break down barriers to reading for patrons with visual impairments.

https://medium.com/everylibrary/large-print-books-are-accessibility-tools-7c2c295a7ccd

If an individual did not have access to a computer to perform genealogical research, a library can provide a computer to assist in this endeavor.

https://action.everylibrary.org/the_importance_of_libraries_with_your_genealogical_search

Did you happen to think of your local library when considering this phrase?

https://action.everylibrary.org/the_library_is_our_center_for_the_arts

History, if properly told, is filled with stories passed down from people to people and through generations.

https://action.everylibrary.org/libraries_help_us_preserve_our_covid_era_stories

A book's most useful feature is to act as a storehouse for knowledge and memory, and it went through several iterations before its current state of existence

https://action.everylibrary.org/the_book_a_fantastic_piece_of_technology

Every Delaware student deserves access to a school library and a certified librarian. Join library advocates across the state and send a message to your legislators today.

https://www.delawarelibrarychampions.org/fy27_legislative_agenda

There’s plenty of practical advice that can help you take your first steps into the world of genealogy and libraries can help guide you

https://action.everylibrary.org/7_tips_for_genealogists_from_the_library

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Reading and the deep concentration it demands faces stiff competition for attention with screens of all shapes and sizes

https://action.everylibrary.org/using_onelibrarian_s_tricks_to_get_kids_reading

Libraries and the Business Community: A Success Story

https://action.everylibrary.org/libraries_and_the_business_community_a_success_story

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The Maine Library Commission reviewed a draft rule Monday that would impose new requirements on the state’s libraries, including annual training for library trustees.

https://themainemonitor.org/library-commission-draft-rule-restrict-state-support/

Strong libraries build strong communities. Please tell your Delaware legislators to support library funding, modern library facilities, and school librarians for students.

Take action now:
https://www.delawarelibrarychampions.org/fy27_legislative_agenda

Book clubs can be as simple as picking a title, choosing your group, and gathering once a month for discussion.

https://action.everylibrary.org/secrets_of_success_for_every_book_club

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A new Ohio bill seeks to regulate some of the companies who provide online resources for the state’s public schools and libraries.

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/11/ohio-bill-would-compel-online-education-resource-providers-to-police-obscene-materials/

Libraries Working Together for All Americans

https://action.everylibrary.org/libraries_working_together_for_all_americans

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Delaware libraries support literacy, learning, and community life across our state. Send a message to ask your legislators to support the Delaware Libraries Legislative Agenda for FY2027.

Send your message here:
https://www.delawarelibrarychampions.org/fy27_legislative_agenda

City library officials said they will cut services starting March 16 — including possible short-term shutdowns of neighborhood branches or reduced operating hours — due to funding constraints.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/paterson-press/2026/03/12/paterson-nj-libraries-will-cut-these-services/89106051007/

This program makes books more accessible to people with memory disorders.

https://medium.com/everylibrary/reading2connect-adults-with-dementia-need-books-more-than-ever-364bd30cc55a

Replace time spent on social media with reading, the benefits are numerous

https://action.everylibrary.org/stop_scrolling_start_reading

How public libraries help people learn, participate, and stay informed.

https://medium.com/everylibrary/your-library-is-a-hub-for-civic-engagement-c6ffb53a937d