American Library Association report says book challenges soared in 2023
Overall, the number of individual titles challenged in both school and public libraries spiked by 65% — the highest level ever recorded by the ALA.
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In Georgia, a bill to cut all ties with the American Library Association is advancing
Several other states have made moves to disassociate from the nation's oldest library professional association. But Georgia's bill, the first of its kind in the nation, goes further than the others.
Public libraries reveal their most borrowed books of 2023
Not all libraries track checkouts, and there isn't one definitive national list. But this year lots of people checked out Lessons in Chemistry, Prince Harry's memoir Spare, and Colleen Hoover's books.
Opinion: Books are not landmines
NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the effects of book bans on libraries and young readers.
Library funding becomes the 'nuclear option' as the battle over books escalates
Some libraries are now facing an existential threat: They could lose their public funding over books deemed inappropriate for young readers.
A Colorado library will reopen after traces of meth were found in the building
The main library in Boulder, Colorado, had been receiving increased reports of drug use in the bathrooms over a four-week span. It has been closed since late December.
Why your local library might be hiring a social worker
Libraries in some cities are investing in staff members who can help patrons with complex issues such as housing insecurity, finding mental health and more.
The nation's largest public library system is ending late fees forever
The New York Public Library is one of many across the country that have stopped charging fees for overdue materials in an effort to remove barriers to access.
Libraries Are Dealing With New Demand For Books And Services During The Pandemic
Across the country, libraries have seen demand for e-books skyrocket as people try to entertain themselves during lockdown. But they're also dealing with complicated questions around reopening.
The New York Public Library Has Calculated Its Most Checked-Out Books Of All Time
"The books on this list have transcended generations and, much like the Library itself, are as relevant today as they were when they first arrived," the library's president said.