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Curious Kids: A Program for the Children We Were Losing After Storytime Learn how Curious Kids fills the gap in library programs for six to nine-year-olds with engaging, hands-on activities.

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The Thrill of Picture Books That Let Kids in on the Joke Several recent books with unreliable narrators give children the rare pleasure of feeling smarter than the story.

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Earth Day facts and history Celebrate Earth Day with these tips for helping our environment.

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EARTH DAY 2026: Six things TPA does to help preserve our planet and natural resources Tampa International Airport is marking Earth Day 2026 with a renewed focus on sustainability, unveiling several new initiatives that reinforce the Airport’s commitment to environmental stewardship and...

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The Bologna Children's Book Fair reflected optimism amid global turbulence 📚 The Bologna Children's Book Fair kicked off this week with publishers doubling down on illustrated formats, graphic novels, and human connection — even as international conflicts kept some attendees a...

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Librerías infantiles impulsan los clubes de lectura con experiencias únicas - Diario de Santiago. Noticias de Santiago de Compostela y Galicia. Los clubes de lectura infantiles están en auge con un equilibrio entre niños y niñas y sin repetir el esquema de los clubes de adultos eminentemente […]

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Independent bookstores make quiet comeback as big chains dominate retail About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidation

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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list The American Library Association says book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs. Efforts to remove titles have become more coordinated and politicized.

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Those Who Read to Their Heart, Win How a California library and information science student's unexpected journey brought Spider-Man — and hope — to children in a Ukrainian war zone

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Q&A with American Girl author Valerie Tripp Valerie Tripp is best known for her American Girl characters. This is her interview coinciding with the release of American Girl's Maryellen.

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In 1834, the Word “Scientist” Was First Used for a... | Fantastic Facts Mary Somerville helped force a new word into print, scientist, after a reviewer needed a term for a woman like her.

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Healthy Boundaries Are Good Customer Service — Melissa Munn | Library Consulting Boundaries aren’t about rules—they’re about how staff take care of themselves in interactions. When staff can set clear, respectful limits, they create better experiences for everyone. That’s good cus...

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The End of Everything - Astrophysicist Dr Katie Mack contemplates the end of the Universe (and everything in it) | BBC Sky at Night Magazine Have you contemplated the end of the Universe? Astrophysicist Katie Mack has. We spoke to her to find out more about the end of everything.

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Celebrating a Centennial of Service

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Professor's work helps to advance Indigenous librarianship Indigenous data has a history of bad management from non-Natives, says UW Information School Assistant Professor Sandy Littletree (Eastern Shoshone/Navajo)...

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Lost 19th century film by Méliès discovered at the Library | Timeless Library conservators recently made a startling discovery in a batch of decaying film reels -- a long-lost 1897 film by early cinema icon George Méliès. The French magician-turned-filmmaker's

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100 Little Free Libraries Launch Nationwide featuring Dog Man Creator Dav Pilkey’s Beloved Characters to Bring Books to Kids in Book Deserts - Little Free Library Captain Underpants is back! We’re teaming up with Dog Man and Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey and Scholastic to spark book joy and expand access to reading across the United… Continue reading 10...

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American Girl: Celebrating girl power
American Girl: Celebrating girl power YouTube video by CBS Sunday Morning

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Norwegian Fan Reclaims Guinness World Record for Largest Zelda Collection (Exclusive Interview) - Zelda Dungeon While Hyrule predominantly features its king, Zelda collectors need to step back and bow to their queen. Meet Anne Martha Harnes, the ruler of Ikhana Kingdom, a website dedicated to Harnes’ Zelda collection. For the last decade, she held the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the largest collection of Zelda memorabilia with a total of 1816 items in her collection… until September 2025, when a rival collector, Constantine Adams, dethroned her position with a total of 3918 items in his...

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What Children Actually Want From Picture Books the joy of being in on the joke

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Look Up – The Wesleyan Argus

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‘It has your name on it, but I don’t think it’s you’: how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify Fraudulent music streams have long been a scourge for the industry, but experts say generative AI has supercharged it

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The NASA Artemis II Mission Is a Rare Hopecore Moment for the Girls The historic mission to the moon has felt like a celebration of femininity on Earth.

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Muffin the cat visits the Dorval Library every day. Now he’s a card-carrying member The Dorval Library is inclusive and welcomes all book lovers. For a few years now, one particular visitor has been stopping by every day, and he’s earned himself a special membership card.

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FSU Libraries preserves university history through the James and Betty Lou Joanos Collection The Florida State University Libraries is now home to the James and Betty Lou Joanos Collection, one of the most comprehensive personal records

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Do Americans read print books, e-books or audiobooks more? | Pew Research Center Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits vary by demographics and few join book clubs.

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The OG American Girl Dolls Are Making a Comeback—Why It Means So Much to Millennials "American Girl has elevated the stories of girls throughout history, and in turn, taught generations of girls that they matter."

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Chicago Turns All Public School IDs Into Library Cards To Boost Student Access Chicago Public Library and CPS announced the expansion of The 81 Club, building on a pilot launched in 2022 to give students access to the library system's vast collection and databases.

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New librarian brings Indigenous literature focus to Bad River Tribal Library Growing up, Della Keahna moved often, but no matter where home was at the time, the local library was always the first constant.

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