Explore the history of Banned Books Week with ALA President Dr. Maria McCauley, discussing book challenges, libraries, and the right to read.

We asked dozens of them about America's libraries -- what they provide, what they need to survive. Here's what they told us.

From pressure washers to ghost-hunting kits, libraries are lending unique items to help you save money.

The American Library Association and American Association of School Librarians endorsed the bicameral Quality Educator Partnership Act (S.5549 / H.R.10530).

Libraries provide places where neighbors meet, learn, and support one another and where residents can find year-round climate refuge.

Libraries across the country are lending American Girl dolls, original artwork, musical instruments and ghost-hunting kits to help patrons save money and share resources.

Libraries support literacy and lifelong learning for patrons of all ages; connect eligible voters with information and opportunities to make their voices heard at the polls; and promote year-round civ...

Libraries support literacy and lifelong learning for patrons of all ages; connect eligible voters with information and opportunities to make their voices heard at the polls; and promote year-round civ...

Libraries support literacy and lifelong learning for patrons of all ages; connect eligible voters with information and opportunities to make their voices heard at the polls; and promote year-round civ...

The FCC is considering changes to E-Rate, raising questions about how public libraries could fund internet access and digital services.