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Expanding Possibilities: Public Libraries and Adult Learning White Paper

Discover how libraries are expanding opportunities for adult learners. Expanding Possibilities: Public Libraries and Adult Learning—developed by the Public Library […]

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Work It Out @ Your Library!

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Supporting LGBTQIA+ Health and Well-being: Reliable Resources

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Connecting Communities and Expanding Access: How Lexington County Public Library Leveraged AM Quartex to Launch their First Digital Collections

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A New Beginning: How Fresh Start Supports Returning Citizens in New Jersey

VA Launches Redesigned Burn Pit Registry

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Check Out the Latest News From OverDrive: Your Partner. Your Library. Forward Together. 

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Take ‘em Back: The Importance of Proper Prescription Drug Disposal

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Helping Patrons Keep Up in the Digital Age–Promising Practices in Libraries

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Advancing Digital Equity by Expanding Tribal Library Access to E-Rate

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We All Win — Training and Advancement for Non-MLS Library Workers

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2021 Public Library Staff & Diversity Survey

Feature Article May/June 2020 Issue of Public Libraries

Define & Design: The Bookstore Model of Customer Service

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Urge Congress to #BuildLibraries During United for Infrastructure Week

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Five Kitchen Sink Science Experiments to Try at Home

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“January 2026 Early Literacy Calendar from the Public Library Association. The page shows a month-long grid of daily early-literacy activities for families, organized by categories such as Singing, Counting, Reading, Writing, Playing, and Talking. Each date includes a simple activity—for example, singing a nursery rhyme, counting household objects, retelling a favorite book, going on a scavenger hunt, or drawing together. The design features winter-themed illustrations such as mountains, snow, and friendly animal characters throughout. The calendar is colorful and structured with pastel sections for each week.

The 2026 Early Literacy Calendar Is Here!

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Refresh Your Library on a Budget

Cover of Public Libraries magazine, November/December 2025 issue. The background is a gradient light blue. Centered on the page is a cluster of flat, modern line-art illustrations related to data and strategic planning—charts, graphs, gears, arrows, a globe, a map pin, a pie chart, a bar graph, and a document with a bar code. At the top, the masthead reads “Public Libraries” in blue and gold, with the subtitle “A Publication of the Public Library Association,” and a banner above that states “The Strategic Planning Issue.”

The November/December Issue of Public Libraries Is Now Available: A Deep Dive into Strategic Planning

Court Permanently Blocks Trump’s Executive Order to Dismantle Federal Agency for America’s Libraries

New Podcast Episode! Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries with Dr. Margaret Ann Paauw

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