National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to ...

Police Departments do it. Cities do it. Why not a public library? The Rock Island Public Library will open the book on what it takes to run a public library with its first-ever Library Citizens’ ...

The State Library of Ohio is moving in a positive direction, as court battles over funding for U.S. libraries end, and the state gets recognized as the top state in library circulation. The State ...

The ALA and AFSCME reached a settlement agreement over the Trump admin's attempt to eliminate the Institute of Museum and ...

The new initiative aims to highlight the effectiveness of a library card and spotlight resources and services offered by the ...

Center Line Public Library • Baby and toddler play group 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Children up to 36 months and their caregivers ...

Every student enrolled in Chicago Public Schools now possesses a functional library card without having to register.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library announced a new partnership that automatically registers more than ...

As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in everyday life and work, the McCracken County Public Library hosted a ...

On April 9, 2026, the American Library Association (ALA) – the largest library association in the world – and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – the nation’s ...

A new program dubbed “the largest book club on the West Coast” is uniting libraries to explore an often erased chapter of the ...

Special to IFN What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community ...