Public Libraries

Summer activities at the Dakota County Library will include a sensory-friendly petting zoo and music, American Sign Language initiatives, and programming in the new Calming Space.

Elizabeth Atack and Klem-Mari Cajigas reworked their Bringing Books to Life! family literacy workshops for incarcerated teen dads, who recorded themselves reading books for their children.

Family tie-dye, van Gogh-themed art projects, and dog-themed programming are hits at this Michigan library.

The record-setting game show winner and library supporter credits children’s books for his vast knowledge.

Waking up to the sounds of birds chirping has me thinking about placing an order for my school's elementary bird study. Here are some of the titles on my list.

Brian Bannon—the current head of the Chicago Public Library—will be the first Merryl and James Tisch Director of the New York Public Library, overseeing 88 neighborhood branches while charged with developing and growing the education strategy and programs of the country's largest public library system.

Don't miss these 12 stellar middle grade and YA audiobook selections.

More logged minutes mean more donated books in this year's Scholastic summer reading challenge; Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Awards announced; Library of Congress puts rare Chinese books online; and more in this edition of NewsBites.