Communities in the West are coming together to save their libraries, with the number of users growing for the first time ...

I am often asked, “Do we need libraries in an information age?” And my answer is always the same: Unequivocally YES! Libraries and librarians play such a crucial role in the well-being of our ...

Local libraries are the anchors of their communities, connecting people to knowledge and opportunity. To support them, the ...

South African Library Week (SALW) is an annual, week-long event hosted by the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) - in partnership with the Department of Sports, Arts and ...

The opioid addiction crisis impacts communities across the nation, creating challenges around public health, safety, and ...

Which library levy will you vote on? Under state law, local library districts are divided by school district. The Lane Public Library system will be on the ballot in the Hamilton, Talawanda, Ross, ...

On October 3, the American Library Association (ALA) Executive Board released a statement on what library professionals can do to support communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The full ...

Author Anne Hillerman shares why rural libraries are vital community hubs that need sustainable funding to continue serving ...

PUBLIC LIBRARIES ARE FORMED AT AN EARLY AGE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY. FOR ME, THAT COMMUNITY WAS MY CHILDHOOD HOME OF WINTHROP MASS AND THE FROST LIBRARY HERE IN METCALFE SQUARE BUILT IN 1899, IT HAD A ...

As the directors of Southern Maryland’s three public libraries, we see each day how the library enriches the lives of community members by connecting them with information, resources and experiences.

On Jan. 4, 2026, The Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) will be making some changes to the operating hours of our six branches. All our libraries will open earlier. Larger branches will ...