vice.com No, Amazon Cannot Replace Libraries Libraries are essential to our communities, in ways that even frequent patrons might not know. Public libraries are not going anywhere. libraries public libraries nypl the new york public library
“Where people are free to learn, to share, to explore, feel and dream, liberty grows. This is why the library matters so much.” - Margaret Atwood. It’s no coincidence that there are no public libraries in The Handmaid’s Tale. Libraries are a democratizing and liberating force like no other. Sign a letter now to City leaders urging them to #InvestInLibraries! investinlibraries margaret atwood the handmaid's tale libraries take action
This week, we talk libraries and activism with Cory Eckert, one of the joint chiefs of Storytime Underground! We go in-depth on libraries as non-neutral spaces and how children’s librarians stand up for social justice. Plus: recommendations for romance novels and two brand-new picture books. Listen now. the librarian is in social justice activism social activism libraries librarians storytime underground podcast
These ten songs about libraries and librarians are our favorite songs. library love music playlist libraries librarians librarian rock
We’re live on Facebook with The New York Public Library President Tony Marx and other leaders discussing democratic traditions and the Library’s role in our communities. Tune in now. new york public library democracy libraries tony marx community
Christopher Platt joins Gwen and Frank to talk about hate crimes, privacy and transparency, and how to start a revolution from your local library. Plus: Project Gutenberg reads, our technological future, and our crush on Carla Hayden. Listen now. the librarian is in podcast start a revolution libraries carla hayden librarian of congress awesome people
Paula Poundstone let us know what she’s reading! paula poundstone comedian library advocate libraries reading list
The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.(But we don’t really discuss that…but we do discuss these crazy parasites, books we love, and the awesomeness of @bookriot on our The Librarian Is In podcast!) mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell we tumblr we know. science books book riot talking about books we love books reading reading recommendations literary podcast podcast libraries
We are having so much fun reading these. Share your one sentence library story with us! libraries are awesome one sentence story stories one sentence writing libraries library love
We’ve been asking New Yorkers to give us one sentence about what the library means to them, and the responses have been amazing. (@queenslibrary and @bklynlibrary are in on the fun, too!) What’s your one sentence library story? Submit your one sentence library story here. one sentence story writing library love libraries reading books education investinlibraries
Kids Music That Won’t Make Parents Want To Die Kids have an amazing capacity for repetition. Here are a few collections of kids’ music to listen to around the house or in the car that you will be less likely to throw out the window upon the hundredth play. Read More › muppets kids music recommendations libraries
Still Curious after ‘Curious Incident’?More YA books that echo the sense of mystery and fantastic storytelling of the novel and Broadway show. Read More › curious curious incident books libraries reading staff picks book recommendations
New York Times Read Alikes: November 1, 2015Secret pasts, government coverups, global intrigue and, of course, The Martian. If you are looking for more, here are a few read alikes for the top 5 bestsellers this week. Read More › libraries books staff picks book recommendations
Houses of HorrorDangerous vegetation! And more horror books that are off the beaten path to the haunted house. Read More › (via GIPHY) Source: giphy.com giphy plants bugs insects venus fly trap books libraries reading book recommendations halloween spooky reads
New York Times Read Alikes: October 25, 2015 A compilation of George R.R. Martin novellas, prequels to A Song of Ice and Fire enters the top 5 this week, along with some a new installment of the Mistborn series and new Mitch Rapp novel. Read More › books libraries reading book recommendations new york times staff picks