Check Out Your Library
Celebrate the magic of libraries with inspiring stories, insider tips, and a peek behind the scenes of the Fiction & Film tour. Rediscover all the perks waiting for you at your local branch.
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What draws these library users in? It’s more than books!
Here are just a few reasons to check out your library today!
Annie Suhy
What you can do to support libraries right now
Libraries are essential to our communities. Show your support with a few simple actions you can take today.
Annie Suhy
10 ways to celebrate Library Lovers’ Month & support your local branch
Give your library a little love this month. 💝
Gabriela Mendicino
Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Unique ideas for library lovers
Shop gifts featuring your favorite library apps—Libby, Kanopy, and Sora!
Annie Suhy
10 holiday hacks from the library to get you in the spirit & save money
The library's the spot to stay frugal and festive. 🎁
Annie Suhy
Show off your library card: Announcing the 2024 contest award winners & honorable mentions
While every library cardholder is a winner in our book, here are a few of the standouts.
Annie Suhy
What you might’ve missed on the first “Check Out Your Library Fiction & Film tour”
This year’s tour may be over, but the fun doesn’t stop here. Check out the highlights and follow along for updates on our travels in 2025!
Annie Suhy
The 100 most frequently challenged books of the last decade
For Banned Books Week, here's a list from the American Library Association of the most banned books.
Madison Stoneburner Simon
Check Out Your Library Fiction & Film Tour: Having a ball at the library
The tour rolls on with a stop in Charlotte to meet Emily Farris, watch the Charlotte Knights, and more.
