The most local of trusted institutions, the public library, is at risk—Sarah Gilliland explores why this moment is ripe to reimagine how they work.

Library cards may seem old-fashioned, but lots of folks these days see them as a solution to distinctly modern problems.

At the two biggest libraries in downtown Raleigh, the homeless crisis has meant librarians must take on new roles.

“This is a budget in which we really need ... library. “I do not want to move forward with the full cut of the State Library. Nor do I think we would like to,” he said, calling for a “more ...

In an age where information is often just a click away, it’s easy to overlook one of our most valuable community resources: ...

Two people were killed and a 20-year-old son of a deputy is in custody after an on-campus shooting at Florida State ...

Local libraries are helping to bridge the broadband gap by getting communities online. But federal funding is under threat.

Columbia Public Library moves brains — and bodies — through no less than its vast collection of books, but often through something more ... workshop that aims to travel the 101 of the ...

Sometimes, you need ... he often asks how many people are seeing the movie for the first time. “The majority of the hands go up,” he says. “It doesn’t matter what the movie is. It could be ‘Videodrome ...

Today, baby monitors are a standard part of parenting little ones. A good, no-frills model can be had for $35. Most parents will use a monitor. “The central question is not whether to buy one, but ...

Libraries are "that safe place,” says Jon Solomon, director of Longmont's library. “If you’re feeling attacked, that’s what we’re here for.” ...

Not everyone loves to linger. Some of us love to leave. To want things to be over quickly is not necessarily to reject an ...