Which anthologized writers and books get checked out most frequently from Seattle Public Library?

Seattle Public Library (SPL) is the only U.S. library system that makes its anonymized, granular checkout data public. Want ...
1011 Now

This Day in History - December 12: Cornerstone laid for Love Library

December 12, 1941 - The cornerstone for Love Library was laid five days after America’s entry into World War II. It’s named after Don Love, Lincoln mayor and banker who left his estate to establish ...
OPB

Deschutes County Library closed through Sunday following cyberattack

It was unclear who was behind the attack, how they infiltrated library servers or what they hoped to gain, said library director Todd Dunkelberg. Customer and staff information were likely not ...
The Baltimore Sun

Savage Branch library to reopen Thursday as employees say they still feel unsafe

Howard County officials plan to reopen the Savage Branch library Thursday even as employees say they still feel unsafe there. The branch has been closed since Nov. 20, when employees reported concerns ...
Des Moines Register

Does Des Moines schools' city library alliance skirt Iowa's book ban?

A partnership between Des Moines Public Schools and the city's public libraries gives students access to library resources using their school IDs. The partnership has drawn criticism from groups like ...
Tennessean

Green Hills library to shutter for renovation after downtown closure

Green Hills Branch Library to close Jan. 4, 2026, patrons are encouraged to change pickup location for any pending holds. Garage fire at downtown branch has kept that branch closed, despite earlier ...
The New York Times

Library Agency Reinstates Grants Canceled by Trump Administration

The Institute of Museum and Library Services restored the funding after a federal court ruled that moves to dismantle the agency were unlawful. By Jennifer Schuessler The federal agency that supports ...
Oregonian

New $21M library set to open in NW Portland

Multnomah County’s new Northwest Portland library is slated to open early next year, officials announced this week. The $21 million project moves the branch from its older, smaller location on 2300 ...
The New York Times

Biden to Attend First Event for Presidential Library

His plans for the library have been slow to take shape, but he has invited potential donors to a holiday reception in Washington this month. By Shane Goldmacher and David A. Fahrenthold Former ...
The Business Journals

Portland Library reopens after $10 million renovation (PHOTOS)

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The Portland Library's $10 ...
The Baltimore Sun

Howard Central Library at Columbia’s lakefront takes another step forward

The Howard County Council approved legislation to move forward with the purchase of land at the Columbia lakefront, bringing plans for an “iconic” library one step closer to reality. On Monday, the ...