public libraries
NYC Budget Would Close Libraries On Weekends While Police Get Huge Bonuses
As Mayor Eric Adams inks a deal to increase police officer pay by billions, libraries say they may not have enough cash to stay open on weekends.
Texas Officials Would Rather Close Library Than Stock Books They Don’t Like
A federal judge ruled against a book ban in Llano, TX. Now, local officials are discussing shutting down the public library system entirely.
Missouri Reps Just Voted to Completely Defund the State’s Public Libraries
The new budget sets funds for libraries to $0. Library groups say the move is retaliation for suing the state over its recent book ban law.
Public Library Budgets Are Being Slashed. Police Have More Cash Than Ever
Proposed cuts to New York City’s public libraries speak to an ongoing trend that puts funding for police above education.
Libraries Across the US Are Receiving Violent Threats
Librarians and patrons believe the threats were part of a coordinated effort to limit information access, and come amids a recent wave of book bans.
New Report Links Rise in Book Bans to Anti-LGBTQ Groups
PEN America has found that relatively obscure conservative groups are driving efforts to ban books from school and libraries.
Libraries Are Becoming a Battleground for LGBTQ+ People
Between armed Proud Boys, book bans, and online attacks, librarians are finding themselves at the center of a new assault against queer communities.
Food Is Getting More Expensive. Libraries Are Helping People Grow Their Own.
As the price of groceries increases, “seed libraries” are helping people grow fresh produce in areas affected by food scarcity.
Every Teen in the US Can Now Get Free Access to Banned Books
In response to book bans targeting Black and LGBTQ+ people, the Brooklyn Public Library is offering digital library cards to anyone ages 13 to 21.
Libraries Are Telling People How Much Money They Save by Not Buying Books
Public libraries are awesome. They can save you a ton of money, too.