A new report and toolkit on rural libraries supporting walking groups. Spotted in Stephen’s Lighthouse stephenslighthouse.com/2026/02/2…
The Secret History of Book Clubs No One Talks About magazine.1000libraries.com/the-secre…
What Goes Into Providing Digital Services at Libraries? Digital services require more funding and effort than most people realize medium.com/everylibr…
A Nice News Editor’s Love Letter to Public Libraries nicenews.com/culture/n…
Libraries & Bookstores You Can Spend the Night In www.1000libraries.com/post/libr…
Black History: Titles and Resources www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026…
“Canadians with disabilities are sure to have improved access to copyrighted works with the release of Accessible Content: A Guide to the Canadian Copyright Act on Searching for Accessible Formats and Producing and Distributing Alternate Formats…” www.slaw.ca/2026/01/2…
3 Ways to Bring Community Service into the Library www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026…
“Good Enough for Government Work”: Why Library Building Management Deserves Better www.linkedin.com/pulse/goo…
This Japanese Bookstore Trend Lets Readers Rent Shelves and Share Their Favorite Books magazine.1000libraries.com/this-japa…
Participate in Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week! February 22 - 27 www.arl.org/blog/part…
UK Charity Gives Away Thousands of Free Books at Food Banks. magazine.1000libraries.com/uk-charit…
Antonio La Cava on why libraries still matter in a digital world
The retired schoolteacher behind “Italy’s smallest library” discusses his bid to reverse declining reading rates — and how a three-wheeled van became a lifeline for young readers. www.reuters.com/lifestyle…
‘The Librarians’ To Premiere On PBS ‘Independent Lens’ As Political Backlash Mounts Against Book Banning [Monday February 9] deadline.com/2026/02/t…
A year of transformation and creativity in Wigan Libraries
“We’ve certainly made the most of that flexibility this year. From an intimate gig with Ben Ottewell to a high-energy wrestling event during half term and even an indoor ice rink for Christmas, Leigh Library has become a place where the unexpected happens.” www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/year…
Save the Date! Safer Spaces Symposium: Library Washrooms
“Does your library have universal washrooms? What is your policy on sharps containers? Do you conduct wellness checks? How do you support staff when an incident occurs in a washroom? Do you use technology to make washrooms safer or cleaner? Why or why not?
The Ontario Library Association’s first-ever Safer Spaces Symposium will feature libraries of all types sharing their experiences and ideas about washrooms—policies, procedures, challenges, successes, and aspirations. Registration will open in early February, and the program will be released by the first week of March. We hope you’ll join us!”
Has anyone observed this happening in libraries? Or Canadian bookstores? boingboing.net/2025/12/1…
Shared Space, Shared Mission How the King Library Expands Access and Strengthens Community Impact sr.ithaka.org/publicati…
Boston Is Building Homes Above Libraries — And It’s Changing Lives. How one city is rethinking public space to support families. medium.com/everylibr…
Countdown to Better Libraries: 12 Missteps to Avoid
This should be required reading for librarians and support staff
Countdown to Better Libraries: 12 Missteps to Avoid Part 1 www.rethinkinglibraries.org/blog/12-m… Part 2 www.rethinkinglibraries.org/blog/12-m… Part 3 www.rethinkinglibraries.org/blog/12-m…