Main image featuring Stephen King. Main header reads "STEPHEN KING IS THE MOST BANNED AUTHOR IN U.S. SCHOOLS". At the bottom of graphic are logos for I Love Libraries and the American Library Association.

Stephen King now holds an unsettling title: the most banned author in U.S. schools.

PEN America reports 87 of his books were banned 206 times in the 2024–25 school year—part of nearly 7,000 bans nationwide.
Florida, Texas, and Tennessee lead the list.

Read more at https://bit.ly/4nNmjYx.

Resolution: Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Whereas the overwhelming majority of voters in the United States oppose book bans; Whereas an overwhelming majority of voters in the United States support educators teaching about the civil rights movement, the history and experiences of Native Americans, enslaved Africans, immigrants facing discrimination, and the ongoing effects of racism; Whereas an overwhelming majority of Americans are confident that their community’s public schools select appropriate books for students to read;

Thank you Rep. @raskin.house.gov for your resolution on the House floor recognizing #BannedBooksWeek!

We're grateful for the support of library champions in Congress who are showing up for libraries, library workers, and intellectual freedom.

Full resolution: raskin.house.gov/_cache/files...

It’s Banned Books Week, an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3VZA8H3

Photo of Amanda Jones, a librarian recognized in the TIME100 Next List for defending the freedom to read. The American Library Association and I Love Libraries logos are at the bottom.

Librarian Amanda Jones has been named to the Time100 Next list, Time magazine’s spotlight on the world’s most influential rising stars.

Read more at https://bit.ly/3KFzeNt

YouTube video by Banned Books Week George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair

"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."

#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984

youtu.be/qwtzX15AKvQ?...

Header image has silhouettes of two people standing under a yellow sky. Header text reads "Book-List Reader True-Crime Spree". Body text reads "These true-crime chronicles portray courageous crime-fighters and illuminate crimes that vary from murder to art-world scandals, stoking our endless curiosity, horror, schadenfreude, and compassion," on a black background. "

Dive into these true-crime books recommended by our friends at Booklist Reader!

For the full list of recommendations visit: https://bit.ly/4gWnu59

I Love My Librarian Award 2026. I NOMINATED MY LIBRARIAN AND YOU SHOULD TOO! Nominate yours at ilovelibraries.org.

Hundreds of library users across the country have already nominated their librarian for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award – have you?!

10 librarians will win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime, and yours could be one of them. Nominations due Dec. 15!

Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C

U.S. Book Challenges Update: September 2025. News from Delaware and Texas, an update on Little Free Library maps, and a short story response from author Margaret Atwood on The Handmaid’s Tale book ban. Illustration of U.S. map with markers of books on fire.

The September Book Challenges Update: News from Delaware and Texas, an update on Little Free Libraries’ book bans map, and Margaret Atwood’s response to “The Handmaid’s Tale” being banned. ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-...
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Photo of librarian Mychal Threets squatting and holding up the American Sign Language for "I Love You." Text on photo reads "Beloved librarian Mychal Threets to host reboot of 'Reading Rainbow'" I Love Libraries and American Library Association logos.

Beloved librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social will take the helm as host of the reboot of 'Reading Rainbow' when it returns this Saturday, October 4! 🤩🌈

Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT

Main image including three people on the set of WGN-Daytime Chicago discussing Library Card Sign-Up Month, with header text "LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH TAKES OVER THE AIRWAVES."

Library Card Sign-up Month 2025 is coming to a close, and we saw libraries across the country all over television news programs to discuss the value of a library card.

Read more at ilovelibraries.org.

How do you library?
Submit your voice memo by noon CT on Sept. 30 for a chance to win prizes, including a $150 Visa gift card or your choice of an ALA READ poster. You may also be featured on the How I Library podcast.
https://ilovelibraries.org/tell-us-how-you-library-for-a-chance-to-win/
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In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome award-winning actor, author, and musician David Duchovny (“The X-Files,” “Californication”).

Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast or at ilovelibraries.org (link in bio).

Photo of George Takei, announced as the Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025. The logos of the American Library Association and I Love Libraries are at the bottom.

George Takei is this year's honorary chair of #BannedBooksWeek, Oct 5-11.

“I’m proud to serve as honorary chair of Banned Books Week, because I remember all too well the lack of access to books and media that I needed growing up."

Read more: https://bit.ly/4nNqtix

@bannedbooksweek.bsky.social

Photo of Dunkerton Public Library building. ADDRESSING IMPACT, ONE SEAT AT A TIME. The Dunkerton library, with a $20,000 grant from the American Library Association, helps people with mobility issues, those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and older adults fully participate in all library services. Logos for I Love Libraries and American Library Association.

To serve the community, Dunkerton Public Library is using funds it received from an ALA grant to help older adults with mobility issues, people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and those who are blind or low vision to fully participate in all library services. Read more at ilovelibraries.org.

We’re loving the voice memo submissions for #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. Thanks, Kimmy & Thomas! Submit yours by Sept 30 for a chance to win prizes, incl. a $150 Visa gift card. You could be featured on the #HowILibrary podcast. https://ilovelibraries.org/tell-us-how-you-library-for-a-chance-to-win/

Lauded author and illustrator Grace Lin believes libraries are places of wonder and magic and is a proud supporter of the American Library Association. Please join Grace and stand up for libraries and the freedom to read by becoming an ALA Supporter. https://bit.ly/41Q8waI

Creator David Pepose holding his Los Angeles Public Library Card in front of his comics Ten-Ton Titan Terrier and Space Racer.

When an asteroid unleashes a horde of alien monsters, it's up to a terrier named Holly and her owner Sam to save the day in Ten-Ton Titan Terrier, a sci-fi adventure with monster-battling action written by David Pepose.
#LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

New: Federal court denies government's motion in Rhode Island lawsuit. The First Circuit today ruled that the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services must remain open pending resolution of the government's appeal. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.

NEWS: A federal court in Rhode Island has ruled that the Institute of Museum and Library Services must remain open pending resolution of the government's appeal in the case Rhode Island v. Trump. ALA is grateful that the courts agree: IMLS must remain open. #ForOurLibraries

ALA and a coalition of 13 partner organizations filed an amicus brief in Rhode Island v. Trump, urging a federal court to uphold an injunction against the Trump administration’s unlawful attempt to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Read more at ilovelibraries.org.

Marking International Literacy Day with the American Library Association September 8 marks International Literacy Day, a global push from the United Nations to highlight reading as a basic human right. It also comes during September's National Library Card Sign-Up Month. S...

"Whether it's early literacy skills as you're having a baby in the family or if you're learning a new language, recipe, hobby, looking for a job—the library is always there for you." - ALA President Sam Helmick https://www.ktvu.com/video/1704172

#LibraryCardSignUpMonth

Our friends at Booklist magazine have shared a list of candid, informative, practical, and inspiring memoirs and guides that address the demands on caregivers and the need for self-care for everyone.

Visit ilovelibraries.org or the link in our bio to check out @ala_booklist's book recommendations.

Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. The August report includes news from Florida, Michigan, South Carolina, and Maryland.

Read more at ilovelibraries.org.

Submit a voice memo telling us how you library for a chance to win, You might be featured on the How I Library podcast. September is Library Card Sign-up Month.

September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! Tell us how YOU library in a short voice memo for a chance to win prizes and be featured on the How I Library podcast. One card. Endless possibilities.
Details at: ilovelibraries.org/tell-us-how-...
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Promotional graphic for Library Card Sign-up Month by the American Library Association featuring a hand holding a library card labeled 'One Card' with the text 'Endless Possibilities' and logos of sponsors including Library Champions and OverDrive.

Books and so much more. From ebooks and audiobooks to maker labs and museum passes—a library card is the key to it all. One Card. Endless Possibilities.
September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. https://ilovelibraries.org/librarycard/

I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD 2026. Your librarian could win $5,000! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian. Logos for Carnegie Corporation of New York, American Library Association, and the New York Public Library

Love your librarian? Of course you do! Nominations are now open for the 2026 #ILoveMyLibrarian Award. Your librarian could win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime.

Submit your nomination online by Dec. 15! https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C

❤️ @carnegiecorp.bsky.social

Ready, Set, Story! PBS News Offers Opportunities for Student Journalists This School Year Are you a high-school student or parent/guardian of a teen who wants to get hands-on journalism experience this school year? PBS News Student Reporting Labs (SRL) is for you then. Join them for a thre...

Hands-on journalism opportunity for teens via PBS News Student Reporting Labs. Learn podcasting, social video, long-form—plus pro support.
Learn how to get involved at upcoming sessions on 9/9 & 9/30. ilovelibraries.org/article/read...

Creating Accessible Spaces With a grant from the American Library Association, a small library in rural New Hampshire created accessible and inclusive spaces for its youngest patrons.

Lee (NH) Public Library went from “not enough funding” to “the nicest room in the library.” An ALA LTC grant supported kid-friendly, ADA-focused upgrades and planning for an accessible entrance. https://ilovelibraries.org/article/creating-accessible-spaces/

Discussing Death at the Library In the almost 15 years since the first Death Café was held in the UK, they have sprouted all over the world. And libraries are often the gathering spots.

In the almost 15 years since the first Death Café—a place where people meet to eat, drink, and discuss death—was held in the UK, they have sprouted all over the world. And libraries are often the gathering spots.
ilovelibraries.org/article/disc...
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How Schools Will Feel the Federal Funding Cuts to Libraries and Museums Cuts to library and museum grants threaten school databases, field trips, and teacher training programs nationwide.

When libraries lose access to federal funds, the entire community loses, including local schools. Public educators rely on libraries & museums for supplemental support and experiential education: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries #ForOurLibraries

Federal funding cuts to impact local libraries Golden Triangle libraries are raising concerns about the defunding of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a small independent federal agency that provides resources and funding to museums an...

Mississippians rely on their libraries for access to information in all forms, from databases to genealogy research.

But without IMLS, "local libraries are likely to permanently lose access to these services." cdispatch.com/news/federal...

Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries