From ‘The Big Chill’ to ‘Inception,’ here are the 25 films added to the National Film Registry this year

Move over “Melania” documentary, there are 25 new American classics in town.
Oregonian

Why this Portland library is a flashpoint in the debate over downtown safety, and what can be done

On a recent Friday afternoon, children and parents attended a playtime event in the vibrant first-floor youth section of Portland’s Central Library. Meanwhile, a pair of medical responders carried a ...
EdSurge

Why This English Teacher-Turned-Library Leader Is Optimistic About the End of Book Bans

Daniel Montgomery’s love of books started as a youngster with weekly visits to the public library, which fittingly led him to a nearly two-decade career as an English teacher. As an educator, he ...

Reading rainbows: This Spokane Public Library artist-made swag is fresh and locally made

Spokane Public Library has rolled out a new collaboration with local artists to create custom library-inspired designs for a whole line of fun goods, including T-shirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers, ...
WSPA

‘This is more than a library’: USC Upstate opens The Learning Commons for students

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Leaders and partners from the University of South Carolina Upstate officially opened The Learning Commons Thursday. The Learning Commons (TLC) is an addition to the school’s ...
WWLTV

'If this isn't urgent, I don't know what is': Library closures spark frustration

Two New Orleans public libraries, key community hubs and designated cooling centers, have closed indefinitely due to air conditioning failures, leaving residents without essential resources during the ...