The Latest Breaking News from Libraries

The outgoing children’s laureate has transformed six primary schools through her Life-changing Libraries initiative, but says a ringfenced fund is needed for lasting impact

Programme titles Ezhuthupacha launched to shortlist literary works by students

Ex-policeman Neil Wood said he was assaulted more in the library where he worked than in the force as 'people flood to libraries after being barred from public spaces'.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A state investigator who looks into teacher misconduct demanded to know who in Orange County Public Schools authorized the purchase of the book “Gender Queer,” a controversial memoir the district pulled from several high school libraries in late October, according to emails between the employee and the…

ST. LOUIS — Months after causing a national uproar with its first book ban, the Wentzville School Board voted Thursday to yank another acclaimed book from school libraries.

ST. LOUIS — Months after causing a national uproar with its first book ban, the Wentzville School Board is expected to vote Thursday on a recommendation to yank another acclaimed book from school libraries.

Dar Al Mada, Iraq, has recently released a new book entitled ‘Arabs between Light and Darkness’ by Hashem Saleh. “The human experience widens with exploration trips and scientific expeditions. I was lucky I had the chance to live in France for years and acquire more knowledge. Otherwise, my thought would…

Families are being urged to get involved in the Look for a Book campaign

But fears remain for three neighbourhood libraries which are facing the axe

BRIAN Cox has talked about the importance of libraries ahead of the launch of a campaign to promote reading.

The 75-year-old local legend was speaking on a ‘Keep the Heid and Read’ podcast