Woman says you can get a free Roku stick with a library card

‘I haven’t paid for HBO Max and Netflix in God knows how long’: Woman says you can get a free Roku stick with a library card—but that’s not all

'yes!! My local library has the library, a used book store, a cafe, and a gym! Loveeee'

On Jan 13, 2024 by Vladimir Supica

Woman says she was shamed for wearing cap in library

‘I just got scolded’: Woman says older man shamed her for wearing a hat in the library

'It's disrespectful to tell strangers what to do.'

On Jan 1, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Holes in book from book worm

‘Wait those r real?’: Library worker finds ‘actual bookworm’ chewed through book

'You’re telling me I have to worry about worms now.'

On Oct 11, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

TikToker shares PSA about the hottest free streaming service, Kanopy

‘Hundreds and maybe even thousands of movies and tv shows’: TikToker shares PSA about the hottest free streaming service, Kanopy. All you need is a library card

‘It’s the only reason I got a library card in my new city.’

On Aug 17, 2023 by Eric Webb

watercolor painting of a group of people starting a fire with books

How right-wing groups online stoked a moral panic about school libraries

'These books save lives.'

On Jan 21, 2023 by Rebecca Caraway

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‘The amount of men who think the library is a good pick up spot’: Student says man harassing her at library wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer

'He realized you were in the middle of something and still choose to be persistent.'

On Oct 15, 2022 by Jack Alban

Woman speaking hand on chest (l) 'Banned Books Week' display in school library caption 'Thank you for standing up for what is right! Can we see the display??' (c) woman speaking hand on chest (r)

‘I am not upset. I’m enraged’: Administration asked school librarian to take down banned books display after one parent complained

'I serve over 700 students, not one student alone.'

On Aug 20, 2022 by Braden Bjella

A response to the argument that Amazon Books stores should replace libraries.

‘Libraries should be replaced by Amazon bookstores’ sets internet ablaze

Librarians are ripping this idea to shreds.

On Jul 23, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Flyers at the University of Zambia reportedly told female students to stop dressing 'half naked.'

‘Half naked’ women are ‘disturbing’ male students in the library, university flyer warns

The university says it wasn't an official memo.

On May 9, 2018 by Ana Valens

A Chuck E. Cheese's token

This Massachusetts library can’t accept your arcade tokens for fines, you jerks

Your cheddar is no good here, Chuck.

On Sep 2, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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If you don’t own this Harambe lamp, it’s time to rethink your life

Shades out for Harambe.

On Oct 7, 2016 by April Siese

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What life was like before the internet

Some things used to be easier—and some were a whole lot harder.

On Jul 21, 2016 by Josh Katzowitz

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How will we preserve our digital future?

The Library of Congress was established in 1800. What will it look like 100 years from now?

On Apr 24, 2016 by Matthew Rozsa

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The right to read anonymously is in danger

Think you’re reading this article? Nope. It’s reading you.

On Apr 4, 2016 by J.M. Porup

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New Hampshire lawmakers pass bill saying libraries can use Tor

The legislation won't have any legal effect. It's about affirming a principle.

On Mar 10, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill