Public Libraries

Downward dog, mindful breathing, and other practices enrich public library programming.

In Florida, governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for an adjustment to his law that created a mass of book challenges, as bills on both sides of the fight for intellectual freedom are debated in Oregon and Utah, while West Virginia and Georgia seek to strip librarians' legal protections.

In these novels, characters find connection and joy amid life-altering health issues.

A teacher fears students will select "unacceptable" library books.

In partnership with coalition members, including School Library Journal and dozens of publishers, Unite Against Book Bans today launched a free book résumé resource to help counter censorship attempts.

Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians will share the history, impact, and current state of black librarianship.

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The interim library director in Lafayette, LA, lifted the ban on certain book displays; Florida county gets new, restrictive library cards for kids; legislation to change book review policies moves forward in Idaho and South Carolina; and more news.

From diaper changing to CPR and managing a business, these skills prepare future sitters.