A late 19th century library supply catalog provides a glimpse into how libraries might have dealt with space issues over a century ago Alexia MacClain It seems as if libraries have always had the ...

As libraries expand their services and adjust collections to current demands, flexible and adaptable spaces become increasingly important. While capacity and storage problems are most often addressed ...

One of the best ways to find relevant books is to browse the shelves in the library and see what’s near the books you already have. Sometimes, though, you can’t quite make it into the library—and if ...

SNOW HILL, Md. -- Worcester County Library staff are looking to install new shelves at their Snow Hill branch. The shelves haven't been replaced since the library opened its doors in 1975, and father ...

Before the early 20 th century, public libraries typically used wooden bookcases with fixed shelves to house their volumes. In the 1910s, new public literacy initiatives like Andrew Carnegie’s library ...

These days, libraries are much more than havens for bibliophiles and scholars. From community events to technology classes, you can now do more than ever at your local library — but you should still ...

Trinity College Dublin’s Old Library will close for restoration and construction in 2027. What does that mean for the ...

Governor Tim Walz speaks with Sheri Chaffee-Johnson, the librarian at Como Park Senior High School, about the school's library and books that have been targeted for bans. Walz and others are pushing ...

For months, headlines have chronicled conservative efforts to purge library shelves. But the “Tuttle Twins,” the children’s book series I authored that champions free markets, was recently and briefly ...

I began volunteering at libraries 13 years ago when my daughter began kindergarten. At the time, I was an experienced educator turned stay-at-home mom, and wanted to volunteer in the building (without ...

The decision means that the 17 disputed titles, which cover topics including transgender and race issues, can remain off ...