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As President Trump's actions continue to cause upheaval for libraries, here are updates on Trump's attacks against US libraries and how library supporters are pushing back.
ALA returns to Philadelphia for its 2025 Annual Conference (June 26–30), featuring authors, education programs, and exhibitors.
Former NFL player Chris Kluwe, on his protest of a MAGA plaque at Huntington Beach Public Library and his other efforts as an activist.
On March 14, President Trump launched an assault on libraries, signing an executive order targeting the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
With the acceleration of human-driven climate change, libraries are playing an increased role in helping their communities navigate environmental calamities. The downtown public library in Asheville, ...
2025 Youth Media Award winners announced—including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, and Printz awards.
In recent years, libraries of all sizes have begun adding color-corrective glasses to their Library of Things collections.
The American Libraries staff looks back at news that affected libraries and the profession in 2024, including intellectual freedom and AI.
The first round of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grants supported 240 small and rural libraries, ...
American Libraries travels through time to outline our country’s history of censorship—and those who have defended the right to read.
Public libraries across the US are lending out ghost-hunting kits to patrons.
The 2024 Library Design Showcase celebrates new and renovated libraries and administrative facilities throughout North America.