British Library strikers deserve our support Letters: Jane Ghosh says it’s time to value all library workers, while Keith Flett wonders if the local MP can help The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Australia’s public libraries are thriving as the cost of living rises. We can’t afford to lose them Library visits in the United States have almost halved over the past decade. But in Australia, they’re up 10% compared to a year ago, according to a new report. In fact, our public libraries are thriving – and cost of living pressures seem to be playing a role. The Conversation · Nov 16, 2025
The man on a mission to save Mauritania’s ‘city of libraries’ from encroaching desert sands Desert settlement of Chinguetti faces rising sands, dwindling tourism and insecurity due to conflict in neighbouring Mali The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025
More reading tests won’t help children improve their literacy – here’s what will Letters: Michael Robinson says teachers, governors and unions need to get round the table and find real solutions, not argue about testing for 13-year-olds. Plus letters from Simon Gibbs, Helen Elliott and Tristram Burden The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025
Fury as London council plans to open libraries just four days a week in 'salami slicing' budget cuts Hackney Council planning to reduce opening hours for its eight libraries due to ‘severe’ budget cuts Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025
Texas Can't Force Book Vendors To Rate Books According to Sexual Content, District Court Decides Aspects of Texas' READER Act meant to keep sexual content out of school libraries have been judged First Amendment violations. Reason · Oct 28, 2025
Historic libraries bring modern comfort to book lovers and history buffs in New England Centuries-old private libraries are bringing modern comfort and awe to book lovers and history buffs in New England The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
A 3,200km tour of Australian libraries taught me just how vital they are In the sleepiest towns I found bustling, light-filled places eager for conversations about books and writing The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2025
Nationwide supplier that sold books to libraries for community use closes down after 200 years Library book distributor Baker & Taylor reportely started laying off 520 employees without providing severance this week after a failed ReaderLink deal The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
Alert issued over children’s book collection hijacked by graphic website Andrew Cope’s Spy Dogs series was found to have a website link leading to explicit content The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
UK libraries urged to remove children’s books with URL hijacked by porn site Puffin issues alert to schools and local authorities over books in popular Spy Dog series by Andrew Cope The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025
The Pushkin job: unmasking the thieves behind an international rare books heist The long read: Between 2022 and 2023, as many as 170 rare and valuable editions of Russian classics were stolen from libraries across Europe. Were the thieves merely low-level opportunists, or were bigger forces at work? The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025
John Oliver on Paramount: ‘Soulless, ethically bankrupt, ass-kissing corporation’ The Last Week Tonight host covered the problematic donations given toward presidential libraries and took a few jabs at Paramount and its settlement with Trump The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2025
Texas and Florida Have Become National Models for Using the Police State To Wage Culture War Battles From library books to abortion, gender, and even food, the culture war is now feeding the police state. Reason · Oct 6, 2025
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The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025 Who will run our primary school libraries? Letters: Julia Edwards has doubts about the government’s promise on libraries in English primary schools
The Conversation · Oct 1, 2025 The overlooked service that could make plans for a library in every primary school in England a reality In a speech delivered at the Labour party conference, Chancellor Rachel Reeves committed to “providing a library in every single primary school in England by the end of this parliament”.
The Conversation · Oct 1, 2025 Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers Over the past decade, a growing movement to restrict access to books in public schools and libraries has spread across the country. Every year, there are hundreds of attempts to challenge or ban books, targeting thousands of titles.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 Teenage DJ brings the noise to Dublin library DJ decks are among the range of services available at some Irish public libraries.
Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025 High streets to be revitalised under new powers to save local pubs and libraries Unwanted betting and vape shops could be blocked from opening as part of the Government’s new Pride in Place programme.
We Got This Covered · Sep 22, 2025 ‘They almost had a fit’: Kids who hated library visits now beg to go every day after school in heartwarming TikTok Sometimes the simplest parenting solutions work the best.
Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025 Lib Dems to call for police desks in libraries and shopping centres The Lib Dems have suggested the initiative would ‘rebuild proper face-to-face policing that people can see, trust and speak to’.
Tom’s Hardware · Sep 18, 2025 Valve to drop Steam support for 32-bit Windows versions next year — says it's no longer compatible with core client features, only 0.01% of players actually used it Steam will stop supporting 32-bit versions of Windows from next year. Valve says the libraries and drivers needed for core client features are no longer compatible with 32-bit architecture, and therefore need to be left behind. Upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit, or Windows 11, to keep receiving timely updates and…
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 Clothing swaps, community fridges and other kinds of neighborhood sharing are answering needs Clothing swaps, community fridges, Little Free Libraries
The Conversation · Sep 11, 2025 When robots are integrated into household spaces and rituals, they acquire emotional value Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories, play games or offer comfort to children. They promise to support learning and companionship, yet their role in family life often extends beyond their original purpose.