When access to information is restricted ... we lose one of the most important elements of our free society: the right to ...

Though people may not readily think of their library card from the Waukegan Public Library as a vehicle to receive a discount at a local restaurant, a reduced-price theater ticket, or free entry to a ...

A good book is not hard to find. Especially if you know where to look. Such a search seems imperative now that autumn is here and the recliner is calling. So, I asked people in the know — local ...

Customers waited in a line that stretched for more than a block on the opening day of the fall Friends of the Library book sale on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. “It’s quite overwhelming whenever you think ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One of Columbus Metropolitan Library’s most devoted readers died this summer, leaving behind a legacy that has gone viral and inspired others. In a recent social media post, ...

At South Regional Library, Lafayette readers of all ages crushed a 100-book goal — and their total may surprise you.

There were 10,000 instances of book bans at public schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to PEN America. In 2024, 5,813 titles were challenged in public libraries and schools nationwide, says ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — In recognition of National Recovery Month, Chesterfield Public Library has announced its new “Read to Recovery” collection, featuring books that support opioid ...