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Required Viewing for Library Advocates

Looking for a little inspiration? Free for All: The Public Library and Banned Together are two powerful new documentaries that every library advocate should see. These films will ignite your passion and prepare you to stand up, speak out, and take action.

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Read the May/June Issue of Public Libraries Magazine

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ALA President Hohl Statement Regarding the Firing of Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress

PLA Member Spotlights: ALA Annual Conference 2025

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Michael Deagler On The Rich Territory Of Sobriety

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Try These Tools for Helping Older Adults with Health Questions

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Court Halts Dismantling of IMLS in ALA Lawsuit

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Read Out Protest Against North Dakota Bill Targeting Libraries

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Public Libraries Highlight Business Support at ‘Main Street Now’ Conference

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New FYI Episode – Exploring Acoustic Rooster with PBS Kids

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Libraries Lead the Way in Sustainability

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Celebrate Earth Day with Environmental Health Resources from NLM and NNLM

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Recognizing Trans Day of Visibility: Resources from PL Online

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“I Wanted A Whole Shakespearean Play Of A Human Body” – Samuel Ashworth On His Boisterous And Adventurous Debut Novel

Get To Know the 2025 PLA Candidates: Directors-At-Large

A Message From the PLA President Regarding IMLS

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What’s In a Name?

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Celebrate Spring: Promoting Health Observances for March

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Cassidy Randall On The Incredible Story Of The First All-Women Team to Ascend Denali

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FYI Podcast Episode: Be MediaWise with Heath Umbreit

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ALA Launches ‘Show Up for Our Libraries’ Campaign

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Most Borrowed Library Books of 2024

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Reimagining the Civic Commons: A Transformative Model for Urban Renewal

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Honoring Black History: Engaging Library Programs and Initiatives for Every Community

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Exploring Black History Month Programming in Public Libraries

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