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Hundreds of Carnegie Libraries to Receive $10,000 Gifts in Celebration of United States’ 250th Anniversary | Carnegie Corporation of New York The foundation established in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Corporation of New York, honors the country’s democratic ideals with $20 million in new funding to support America’s civic institutions

Hundreds of Carnegie Libraries to Receive $10,000 Gifts in Celebration of United States’ 250th Anniversary

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YouTube video by Robert Reich Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism

People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference. youtu.be/8W-lVRQQGtI?...

Ah yes, I was wondering what else we could add to open plan offices to make them so efficient and pleasant

‘The Gilded Age’ & ‘And Just Like That’ Exec Producers To Write & EP ‘The Davenports’ YA Series At Amazon From Alloy Entertainment The Gilded Age and And Just Like That… EPS have boarded The Davenports YA series adaptation at Amazon as writers and exec producers.

‘The Gilded Age’ & ‘And Just Like That’ Exec Producers To Write & EP ‘The Davenports’ YA Series At Amazon From Alloy Entertainment | Deadline ift.tt/Df4F52R

photo collage of LibraryReads Top 10 picks for November 2025

Good morning! Here are the November 2025 LibraryReads Top 10 picks as voted on by public library staff across the USA. If your patrons are looking for scrumptious reads, look no further! A printable list is ready for you at libraryreads.org.

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

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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.

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i will vote for anybody who fixes the headlight brightness situation

CULTS CULTS CULTS #ewgc

With a young protagonist who decides to solve a series of murders in her community, THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS by Jennie Godfrey sounds like a charming coming of age story that will appeal to fans of Alan Bradley’s Flavia de Luce mysteries. #ewgc @hachettelibrary.bsky.social

This month I'm here just listening and soaking up the inspo. What should I be reading with a hot cup of tea once the weather finally breaks? #ewgc will surely have the answers

Literacy Pep Rally! Let's get hyped for a year of reading and writing together! Join Kwame Alexander and surprise special guests for a 30-minute, FREE virtual fun-fest with book talks, real-time q&a, special announcements, and more.

First Book and Kwame Alexander's nonprofit One Word at a Time are joining forces for a Sept. 16 Literacy Pep Rally—a free, 30-minute virtual rally bringing authors into classrooms, libraries, and homes nationwide. Registration closes 9/15!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/literacy-pep-rally

Maybe too much science for one week? At dentist waiting to see if they can reattach my crown 😩

Still feeling a lil punky from my COVID jab tonight but grateful I could get one. As always, thanks science 💕💉🔬🧬

That is TRAGIC

Watching all the Katrina coverage after 20 years, I’m still wondering why they sent empty buses to evacuate people. The government should have given tax breaks to any store willing to send supplies into the city- full buses of supplies in, full buses of people out. Was that done? I don’t know

Maisie the tabby cat sleeping very weirdly

The heat and humidity have won. I do not think I will be an outdoors person again until October 🍁

Ok librarians, what are the biggest trends you see in kidlit for fall 2025? Since I didn't make it to ALA this year I feel a little behind the curve. #books #libraries

cover of PSYCHOPOMP & CIRCUMSTANCE by Eden Royce

Really looking forward to the family drama and funeral prep in PSYCHOPOMP & CIRCUMSTANCE by Eden Royce. Southern gothic always gets me #ewgc

WHAT?!? nobody told me. Now I want one more 🤣

Jeanne Birdsall’s Triumphant Return: A Talk About The Library of Unruly Treasures Got a-hankering for more Penderwicks? Then get the next best thing! Jeanne Birdsall has an all new book out and it involves libraries, fairies, and terrible terrible parents.

Got a-hankering for more Penderwicks? Then get the next best thing! Jeanne Birdsall has an all new book out and it involves libraries, fairies, and terrible terrible parents. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/08/01/j...

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maybe there's still some good left in this world after all

Not happy to hear this news. :( You've done a lot of great work and libraryland is better for it. I'll be eager to hear about the new adventures that await you!

Reminds me of what Caitlin Moran said about public libraries - a place where you are not a consumer, but a citizen instead.

LibraryReads Top 10 List for August 2025

Is your To Be Read list somehow miraculously empty? If yes, you're in luck because today LibraryReads shares some of the best new books coming out next month! Here is our Top 10 list for August 2025. As always, printable lists can be found at libraryreads.org.

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Of course this is happening the same week Jojo Siwa releases a (very bad) cover of Bette Davis Eyes

Cover of A Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists are Re-Creating the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of lost civilizations by Sam Kean

Things I'm looking forward to this summer:

Did you miss our Read'n'Rave? Well you're in luck! All the mentioned books are now up on our website! Head on over to see what upcoming titles they raved about this year! www.booklistonline.com/Booklist-and...