January/February 2026 Issue of Public Libraries Now Available
The January/February 2026 issue of Public Libraries is now available in digital format for PLA members and Public Libraries subscribers.
This issue focuses on civic literacy and explores how public libraries are supporting informed, engaged communities at a time when access to reliable information and opportunities for civic participation are more important than ever. Feature articles highlight youth civic engagement initiatives, partnerships that strengthen local democracy, and ways libraries are serving as civic educators in schools and communities.
Highlights from this issue include:
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Programs that empower teens as library leaders and advocates for intellectual freedom
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Library and school partnerships that build civic knowledge
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Community collaborations that promote democratic participation and inclusion
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Tools and strategies libraries can use to strengthen civic and digital literacy
Access the Digital Issue
PLA members and Public Libraries subscribers can read the full issue online:
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