Thoughts of libraries tend to bring to mind images of books and reading, but the trends tell another story: Circulation in public libraries is decreasing while public programs are growing in ...

The Public Library Association (PLA) opened a call for proposals for the popular How-To Stage and new Hot Takes event at the PLA 2026 Conference, to be held April 1-3, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. The ...

Our new report takes a close look not only at how Americans are using public libraries, but also what sort of services and programming they think libraries should offer — and what they say they would ...

Peters Township (Penn.) Public Library's Harry Potter-themed escape room. On March 12, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coeur d’Alene (Idaho) Public Library (CDAPL) canceled its in-house ...

Across the country, libraries are closed to the public to limit the spread of Covid-19. Unable to open their doors to their communities, youth services librarians have taken their programs online.

Nine community organizations have been awarded nearly $90,000 from Brooklyn Public Library’s Incubator Pitch Competition, and will work alongside library staff to bring their new programs to branches ...

Off, in celebration of Westlake Porter Public Library's anniversary, will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Dayton Metro Library will offer Special Needs Family programming in April. The Autism Awareness Day event will be on Wednesday, April 2, at the Main Library from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

ATLANTA - Three book events at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta were abruptly canceled late this week, according to the New York Times. This has led many to wonder if new ...