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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How to get a library card on the Libby app or from your local branch
If you don't have a library card—what are you waiting for?!
Annie Suhy
What library book clubs are reading
Find out which titles were the most popular in libraries' local digital book clubs.
Annie Suhy
A love letter to the library from readers
Libraries, how we love you! Let us count the ways...
Annie Suhy
Celebrating 1 billion digital checkouts in the Libby app
The Libby app reached 1 billion checkouts recently, thanks to readers and librarians around the world.
Annie Suhy
Cooking the books: Libraries embrace culinary programming
Learn how a librarian at Palm Beach County Library System cooked up a fun, new program for patrons.
Perspectives on Reading
Writers’ support group stimulates creativity, provides encouragement at the library
Learn how the Galax Public Library’s weekly writers’ support group provides inspiration and community to local writers looking to foster their creativity.
Perspectives on Reading
More than books: 12 free things you can get with your library card
There's more to the story at your local library. Find more unique offerings available to you for free!
Annie Suhy
Boulder Public Library makerspace gives the community a place to create, launch businesses
Learn how laser cutters, sewing machines, looms, welding tools and more found a home in the library.
Perspectives on Reading
How the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is making it easier to read while you ride
What happens in Vegas doesn't have to stay there. Learn how this library gave tourists and residents instant access to ebooks.