Reasons to Love Libraries

When kids read with assisted-living residents, everyone has fun.

A “rolling unconference” provides time for librarians from around the world to exchange ideas, share challenges and successes, and take in local libraries—all while pedaling through changing landscapes.

A speaker playing music in the school library brings out the best in students. Here's how, plus kids' 10 favorite tunes.

Teacher librarian Molly Dettmann partners with the student council and the League of Women Voters to host a voter registration drive in her library. She also teaches students about researching candidates and ballot questions.

When Coach Feiler signed on to work as our high school library teaching assistant, he transformed the programming and the vibe.

The ‘Librarian’ episode, and these eight books, show the power of school libraries and the vital importance of defending them.

Houston Public Library youth and family services manager LaTrisha Milton wanted to help families manage during difficult times. With the help of partner organizations, she put together a mental health program for more than 50 patrons.

En route to earning her Sustainable Library Initiative school librarian certification, Ashley Grillo put a greenhouse in her library at Spackenkill (NY) High School and taught students about gardening, composting, and recycling, among other things.

The award-winning author says that a library saved her life.