Escape the winter blues with a book

If you’ve resolved to read more in 2026, the Rock Island Public Library offers some fun encouragement and a chance to escape ...

Lancaster Public Library and Decades launch "Book Blasters," a retro reading challenge for adults

Read 5 books by Feb 28 to earn a Decades gift card! Visit Lancaster Public Library to get your punch card and join the free, ...

Expand your book collection at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library in 2026

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — If you’re hoping to read more or add to your book collection in 2026, check your local library.
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In 1973 a library book was checked out. 51 years later it’s finally been returned

In July of 1899, “The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley,” was added to the collection of the Worcester Public Library. The book, a compilation of illustrations by a British artist and poet, remained in ...

What are Milwaukeeans reading? These were the most checked out library books in December 2025

Looking for your first read of 2026? Here's what library books were checked out the most by Milwaukee residents in December ...

A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here's what that means for public libraries

Baker & Taylor is one of very few companies that handle book distribution for libraries — getting books from publishers into ...