"Wildcat," Ethan Hawke's film about writer Flannery O'Connor, is now available on streaming services! ICYMI: Ethan and star Maya Hawke joined us on the "How I Library" podcast to talk about the film, O'Connor's influence, their love of libraries, and more. bit.ly/4bRTO5V

In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, I Love Libraries editor and show host Phil Morehart speaks with artists and disability awareness advocates John and Anni Furniss, authors of the incredible new memoir, "The Blind Woodsman." bit.ly/3LzHxYr

Hundreds of library users have already nominated their librarian for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award - have you? Spread the word and share some librarian love. 10 librarians will receive $5,000, and yours could be one of them! Nominations due Sept. 30: bit.ly/3EMzHao

Save the date! The Freedom to Read Community Day of Action will take place on October 19th, organized by #UniteAgainstBookBans, ARSL, Brooklyn Public Library, NY Public Library, and Queens Public Library in collaboration with libraries and advocates nationwide. #100Days uniteagainstbookbans.org/october-19-sav…

In a special message for I Love Libraries, Lil Rel Howery from "Harold and the Purple Crayon" encourages everyone to visit their library to discover exciting new worlds—both real and imaginary—in books, comics, games, and more. #HaroldandthePurpleCrayon bit.ly/3yldQHu

#CheckOutYourLibrary is a hashtag (and a program) we can get behind! Follow along as OverDrive's Library Vehicle, outfitted with book and film content, tours the country encouraging people to sign up for a library card!

Library trustees are powerful advocates for libraries. Through the hard work of trustees, new libraries are built, budgets are restored and increased, and new respect is generated for the role libraries play in communities and on campuses. ilovelibraries.org/article/get-in…

Our latest report on book bans happening in the U.S. and efforts to combat them includes news from Utah, which recently banned 13 books from school libraries across the state, including works by Margaret Atwood and Judy Blume. ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-bo…

Every year, more than 1,000 library users from across the U.S. nominate a librarian for the I Love My Librarian Award. And along with those nominations come a lot of questions. We have the answers! Join us as we break down some of the most common queries. bit.ly/4drGvKs

Library advocates across the U.S. are joining together to affirm their participation in the 2024 elections. Join the American Library Association's campaign to get every community Reader, Voter, Ready! bit.ly/3PZzCWG

The latest episode of our “How I Library” podcast features actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery from the new film “Harold and the Purple Crayon." He joined us to discuss the power of imagination, growing up in Chicago, and of course, his love of libraries. bit.ly/3WQADTA

A city in Texas now has a library thanks to its mayor—who used to be a school librarian. bit.ly/3XcxLlu

Many students are returning to school this year without a resource essential for success: a strong school library program lead by a certified school librarian. Ensure excellence for every student by demanding a library in every school. bit.ly/4dy5yLB

Toni Morrison, Kurt Vonnegut, Anne Frank, Jodi Picoult, Harper Lee, and John Green are among the authors whose books have been banned or restricted by a Colorado school district this month. Read all about it in our latest report. #bannedbooks bit.ly/3T1iJfQ

At the Library of Congress’ National Book Festival session "American History Is Native History" on August 24, American Library Association President Cindy Hohl asked panelists to speak about the importance of libraries in researching Native history. ilovelibraries.org/article/americ…

Our latest report on book bans happening across the U.S.—and efforts to fight them—includes news from Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nebraska, as well as info on a new lawsuit filed by six major publishers against the state of Florida over book bans. #bannedbooks bit.ly/4g9sHWs

It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! This year, we’ve teamed up with the TRANSFORMERS to encourage people everywhere to roll out to their library and sign up for a library card. Here are a few ways you can participate. bit.ly/3Tahvza

September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth, so we're challenging you to try something new at your library—whether it's exploring a service, learning a skill, or getting your first library card. Share your experience with us for a chance to win! Details here ➡️ ilovelibraries.org/try-something-…

“Libraries are pretty dope places, especially because you can read comics for free,” said Eisner Award-nominated comic artist Jorge Corona (Transformers, No. 1 With A Bullet) in a special message recorded for us to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month. bit.ly/4cSh7fF

The horror maestro had a three-word response after finding out Florida banned 23 of his books from school libraries. bit.ly/4grTLAC