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fromFast Company
17 hours ago

The Milwaukee Public Library is bringing young readers back to the stacks with hilarious TikToks

Milwaukee Public Library used viral, trend-driven social media to dramatically grow youth engagement, followers, partnerships, database use, and return of younger readers to library stacks.
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Why Arts, Libraries, and Summer Youth Employment Must Be Central to NYC's Workforce Strategy

New York City is investing billions in workforce development yet continues to overlook three of its most powerful, scalable, and community-rooted workforce engines: the arts, public libraries, and the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
New York City
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fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why you should make the library a model for your business

Libraries foster environments that inspire curiosity and connection, offering invaluable lessons for organizations in adapting to change.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

How a public library's summer game took over a Michigan city

The Summer Game in Ann Arbor engages 16,000 players, transforming library usage through puzzles and community exploration.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Have a California library card? You can visit a fabulous state park for free

California state parks can be accessed for free through the California State Library Parks Pass available to library cardholders.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley library director steps down for job in Arizona

Mayer's tenure included increasing the library budget by $6 million, hiring over two dozen new staff, and expanding services like Sunday openings at specific branches.
Berlin
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

10 NYC libraries just got their Sundays back

Ten New York City library branches will now offer Sunday hours, expanding citywide access.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How libraries are becoming launchpads for music careers

Public libraries are evolving into dynamic community hubs for creative support and workforce development.
The Blast Music program empowers local artists and enhances community cultural engagement.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Federal judge grants injunction that halts dismantling of federal agencies

Federal judge halts Trump administration's dismantling of agencies vital to libraries and minority businesses.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Non-profit organizations

Trump Is Trying to Gut Libraries. Not Everyone Is Taking It Lying Down.

Trump's executive order targets public libraries by dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and cutting funding.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

States win a legal injunction against President Trump, pausing library funding cuts

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, supporting its funding and role.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

States win a legal injunction against President Trump, pausing library funding cuts

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, supporting its funding and role.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

A new documentary checks out the many ways libraries are a 'Free For All'

A nostalgic memoir morphs into a comprehensive exploration of America’s public library system, highlighting its community significance while addressing ongoing challenges such as book bans and funding cuts.
NYC LGBT
fromnonprofitquarterly.org
4 months ago

How the Climate Crisis Impacts People Who Are Unhoused - Non Profit News

"It gets them in here. Then I can ask, Where are you staying at night?"
Non-profit organizations
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | NYC librarian quits after endless parade of nude nutjobs, unhinged patrons, and a thug who threatened to 'cut off her f-king toes'

A Bronx librarian resigned due to trauma from violent and erratic patrons, revealing major issues in safety and support in public libraries.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Brooklyn Public Library marks three years of 'Books Unbanned' with read-in at Central Library

Brooklyn Public Library's Books Unbanned program empowers youth with access to a wide digital library while combating censorship.
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