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Library experts work with public to save family heirlooms, collectibles
CHICAGO – Each year millions of Americans put their family keepsakes at risk because they lack the knowledge of how to store and preserve items. This week is Preservation Week®, April 23 – 29, and librarians and library workers are offering their...
Libraries celebrate Money Smart Week®, April 22 - 29, 2017
CHICAGO – Now more than ever, knowing how to handle money is critical to our survival. Virtually from cradle to grave, we are faced with financial challenges, and how we face up to those challenges depends on how well we arm ourselves with reliable...
91´«Ã½ stands up for science, encourages March for Science participation
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) joins more than 170 organizations to work to defend the vital role science plays within evidence-based policy making. The 91´«Ã½ encourages its more than 57,000 members to participate in the March for Science...
CHICAGO – Today the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) released its State of America’s Libraries Report, an annual report released during National Library Week, April 9 – 15, that captures usage trends within all types of libraries. The report finds that...
New publication offers practical ideas to help libraries engage families in learning and development
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) and Global Family Research Project (GFRP) are proud to announce the release of their collaborative publication, Ideabook: Libraries for Families. This publication is intended to inspire libraries to create...
Public libraries play vital role in advancing health literacy
During National Public Health Week (April 3-9, 2017), the Public Library Association is highlighting the work public libraries do in advancing the health and health literacy of Americans. A 2014 Digital Inclusion Survey conducted by the Information Policy...
DC’s Teen Titans to champion Library Card Sign-up Month
CHICAGO – This September, crimefighting DC Super Heroes, the Teen Titans, will team up with the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) to promote the value of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chairs. As honorary chairs, DC’s Teen Titans...
Take Action for Libraries Day to launch during National Library Week
91´«Ã½, library community, advocates, call on nation’s leaders to safeguard IMLS funding CHICAGO – Libraries of all types are part of a delicate ecosystem that supports the transformation of communities and lives through education and lifelong learning. From...
WASHINGTON, DC — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) continue the fight for an open Internet for all. 91´«Ã½ and ACRL joined 8 other higher education and library organizations representing over a...
National Library Week highlights transformation of libraries, April 9-15, 2017
CHICAGO – National Library Week, April 9 – 15, 2017, is a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries and library workers for transforming lives through free access to technology, information literacy, diverse collections and opportunities for community...
Sen. Jon Tester receives 91´«Ã½â€™s 2017 James Madison Award
WASHINGTON, DC — Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) is the 2017 recipient of the 91´«Ã½'s James Madison Award, the 91´«Ã½'s Washington Office announced today. Presented annually near the anniversary of President Madison's birth, the award honors...
Tools to help you celebrate libraries, library workers during National Library Week, April 9-15
CHICAGO – Tools are available to help you celebrate National Library Week, held each April by the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and libraries across the country. Communities nationwide will celebrate the contributions of libraries and library workers...
91´«Ã½ strongly protests rollback of protections for our nation’s transgender students
CHICAGO – Today 91´«Ã½ President Julie Todaro released the following statement strongly protesting the rollback of protections for transgender students in our nation’s public schools. “The Trump administration’s decision to revoke...
91´«Ã½ to launch Book Club Central with Sarah Jessica Parker
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is creating Book Club Central, a new online platform of reading resources, including recommendations, expert book lists and other content for book clubs and their readers. Award-winning television and film...
91´«Ã½ opposes new administration policies that contradict core values
CHICAGO — Today 91´«Ã½ President Julie Todaro released the following statement responding to recent actions by the new administration and specifically addressing issues regarding access to information, discrimination and intellectual...
