#libraries
#libraries

Left-wing politics

Librarians Are Mad As Hell At The Trump Administration. They Think You Should Be, Too.

Libraries provide essential services beyond book lending, including job assistance, literacy programs, and community support.

fromScary Mommy

Left-wing politics

American Library Association Shares The 10 Most Challenged Books Of 2024

The 2024 ALA report highlighted ongoing challenges of censorship in libraries and the threat to library funding.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

6 free, unexpected things to do with an Oakland Public Library card

Oakland's libraries offer digital resources and cultural experiences beyond traditional book lending, accessible to California residents for free.

London politics

fromTime Out London

2 months ago

This north London borough is closing seven libraries

Enfield Council will close nearly half of its libraries to save £500,000 annually and address budget pressures.

fromBuzzFeed

Left-wing politics

Librarians Are Mad As Hell At The Trump Administration. They Think You Should Be, Too.

Libraries provide essential services beyond book lending, including job assistance, literacy programs, and community support.

fromScary Mommy

Left-wing politics

American Library Association Shares The 10 Most Challenged Books Of 2024

The 2024 ALA report highlighted ongoing challenges of censorship in libraries and the threat to library funding.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

6 free, unexpected things to do with an Oakland Public Library card

Oakland's libraries offer digital resources and cultural experiences beyond traditional book lending, accessible to California residents for free.

more#community-services

#imls

SF politics

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Trump's attack on libraries was predictable. Its consequences could be devastating | Leo S Lo

The proposed elimination of IMLS reflects rising censorship and hostility towards educational institutions, threatening essential community resources like libraries.

Non-profit organizations

Elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be felt all over Oregon * Oregon ArtsWatch

The elimination of IMLS would significantly harm Oregon's libraries by cutting crucial funding.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Privacy professionals

Opinion: Don't stay silent. Libraries need all our support now

The IMLS is vital for libraries' support and services, particularly in underserved communities, and is now under threat from recent executive actions.

SF politics

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Trump's attack on libraries was predictable. Its consequences could be devastating | Leo S Lo

The proposed elimination of IMLS reflects rising censorship and hostility towards educational institutions, threatening essential community resources like libraries.

Non-profit organizations

Elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be felt all over Oregon * Oregon ArtsWatch

The elimination of IMLS would significantly harm Oregon's libraries by cutting crucial funding.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Privacy professionals

Opinion: Don't stay silent. Libraries need all our support now

The IMLS is vital for libraries' support and services, particularly in underserved communities, and is now under threat from recent executive actions.

more#imls

Non-profit organizations

fromwww.nytimes.com

4 weeks ago

Trump Administration Moves to Shutter Library Agency

The Trump administration has moved to place staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services on leave, threatening federal support for museums and libraries.

#community-engagement

Writing

Libraries will only exist for as long as we borrow from them. Consider it your civic duty | Jodi Wilson

Libraries support authors through a lending rights scheme and foster community engagement.

Borrowing books from libraries benefits both readers and authors.

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

East Bay food

Library Lines: Contra Costa branches to observe National Library Week

National Library Week celebrates libraries' role in community enrichment and encourages public involvement.

Writing

Libraries will only exist for as long as we borrow from them. Consider it your civic duty | Jodi Wilson

Libraries support authors through a lending rights scheme and foster community engagement.

Borrowing books from libraries benefits both readers and authors.

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

more#community-engagement

East Bay food

Library Lines: Contra Costa branches to observe National Library Week

National Library Week celebrates libraries' role in community enrichment and encourages public involvement.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London politics

Sadiq Khan demands book exchanges reinstated in Tube stations amid fire safety row

TfL's closure of small libraries at tube stations over fire concerns sparked outrage, leading to Mayor Khan's intervention.

Node JS

fromHackernoon

5 years ago

Making a Draggable Menu in React Using DndKit | HackerNoon

DnD Kit facilitates flexible drag-and-drop functionalities, ideal for creating customizable menu-like moving blocks.

South Dakota Bill Threatens Jail Time For Librarians

Librarians face increased scrutiny and potential legal consequences for distributing materials to minors, following changes in legislation.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Privacy professionals

OPINION: Celebrating 'banned books' as censorship looms near and far

Multnomah County Library emphasizes the importance of resisting book censorship, especially concerning LGBTQIA+ and multicultural narratives, during Banned Books Week.

Law

fromScary Mommy

2 months ago

South Dakota Bill Threatens Jail Time For Librarians

Librarians face increased scrutiny and potential legal consequences for distributing materials to minors, following changes in legislation.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Privacy professionals

OPINION: Celebrating 'banned books' as censorship looms near and far

Multnomah County Library emphasizes the importance of resisting book censorship, especially concerning LGBTQIA+ and multicultural narratives, during Banned Books Week.

The best apps to find new books

Books offer a compelling alternative to negative news with new tools for easy access to free literature.

fromwww.nytimes.com

4 months ago

Digital life

A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story

Home libraries serve as inspiring personal retreats to celebrate one's collection of books.

NYC startup

fromFast Company

2 months ago

The best apps to find new books

Books offer a compelling alternative to negative news with new tools for easy access to free literature.

fromwww.nytimes.com

4 months ago

Digital life

A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story

Home libraries serve as inspiring personal retreats to celebrate one's collection of books.

Every Book Lover Dreams of It. Few Ever Get It.

The book ladder symbolizes a book lover's achievement and the embrace of knowledge.

fromTruthout

5 months ago

Left-wing politics

Facing Cuts Likely to Worsen Under Trump, Academic Librarians Urgently Organize

Academic librarians are facing termination as political shifts threaten libraries and education, particularly targeting support for LGBTQIA+ materials.

#web-development

fromwww.jqueryscript.net

6 months ago

JavaScript

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #576

A weekly roundup of popular web development and design resources including JavaScript libraries, CSS tools, and UI components.

fromHackernoon

2 years ago

Angular

Top 5 Angular UI Components | HackerNoon

Choosing the right UI library is crucial for Angular app performance and user experience.

fromwww.jqueryscript.net

6 months ago

JavaScript

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #576

A weekly roundup of popular web development and design resources including JavaScript libraries, CSS tools, and UI components.

fromHackernoon

2 years ago

Angular

Top 5 Angular UI Components | HackerNoon

Choosing the right UI library is crucial for Angular app performance and user experience.

more#web-development

fromRealpython

6 months ago

Python

Episode #224: Narwhals: Expanding DataFrame Compatibility Between Libraries - The Real Python Podcast

Narwhals enhances compatibility among Python libraries, enabling modern data handling features.

The project mainly supports library maintainers to improve interlibrary functionality.

Writing

fromABC7 San Francisco

Libraries bridge learning gap between home and school

Regular reading by parents enhances children's language skills and fosters a love for reading, aided by library programs that support learning.

Privacy professionals

The Guardian view on public libraries: these vital spaces provide much more than books | Editorial

Libraries are crucial community resources, providing educational and social support, yet they face significant closures and funding cuts across the UK.

#new-york-city

fromwww.amny.com

10 months ago

New York City

Your guide to staying cool in NYC during the first heat wave of the summer | amNewYork

Find places to keep cool in New York City during summer heat waves, including parks with sprinklers, public pools, tree-shaded areas, and libraries.

fromTime Out New York

NYC real estate

These NYC libraries are apparently super famous on TikTok

New York City boasts three of the top libraries in the U.S., reflecting its rich literary culture.

fromwww.amny.com

10 months ago

New York City

Your guide to staying cool in NYC during the first heat wave of the summer | amNewYork

Find places to keep cool in New York City during summer heat waves, including parks with sprinklers, public pools, tree-shaded areas, and libraries.

fromTime Out New York

NYC real estate

These NYC libraries are apparently super famous on TikTok

New York City boasts three of the top libraries in the U.S., reflecting its rich literary culture.

more#new-york-city

fromTelecompetitor

Tech industry

IMLS Grant Will Support Internet2 in Promoting Digital Equity in Alaska

Internet2 received a grant to enhance broadband access in Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Tribal libraries using the Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit.

#youtube

Privacy professionals

Let's shitmix the algorithm

YouTube cannot be considered a Library due to its active content curation and unequal treatment of information.

JavaScript

Let's shitmix the algorithm

YouTube's active content delivery contrasts with the passive, stable environment of traditional libraries.

Privacy professionals

Let's shitmix the algorithm

YouTube cannot be considered a Library due to its active content curation and unequal treatment of information.

JavaScript

Let's shitmix the algorithm

YouTube's active content delivery contrasts with the passive, stable environment of traditional libraries.

more#youtube

fromwww.cbc.ca