Public Libraries

With citizen science projects like those in NASA's GLOBE program, students are learning scientific skills, connecting their regions with global trends, and aiding scientists with research.

Here's how school and public libraries moved away from the Dewey Decimal Classification System to serve their students and communities better.

Hired as a tween librarian, the author gained insight into her patrons' interests through an anonymous question box, and followed up with related programming.

A New Jersey school librarian fought to keep Fun Home on the shelves, an author is uninvited from a teen lit festival, the Carle Honors Art Auction is underway, and a few tech resources added features for the start of the new school year in this edition of News Bites. 

For almost 15 years, The Harry Potter Alliance has used the power of the beloved series to help fans create a community of activists.

Public library program builds relationships and understanding of issues.

After receiving requests from parents, Osmo has created an educational game for children age 3-5 that seamlessly weaves digital and physical play.

Self-care does not replace institutional care. Leaders must address the toll that stress can take on staff.

Back to school selections, including picture books and middle grade graphic novels and realistic fiction, with related activities from “The Classroom Bookshelf.”