Thoughts of libraries tend to bring to mind images of books and reading, but the trends tell another story: Circulation in public libraries is decreasing while public programs are growing in ...

Youth programming at public libraries incurs more costs than just the monetary expenses of hiring a performer or purchasing supplies. We must manage the expense of staff time and take into account the ...

When St. Peter Library’s assistant library supervisor, Leticia Snow, first started her role in overseeing teen and young adult programming in 2020, she noticed a gap in community activities ...

The Hillsboro Library is eager to start the new year with its usual list of fun programming for all ages—but in 2026, the schedule will add movie nights!

Almost six months in the making, Kate Baughman’s Super Bowl is about to begin. The Lexington Public Library marketing manager says June starts the busiest season for all the library branches. As ...

The Belmont Public Library will offer a full slate of programs for all ages in January 2026, including book groups, creative activities, and weekly children’s programming.

Tana Elias stepped into her new role as Madison Public Library director on May 12. Just three months later, she's facing possible funding cuts that could reduce library programming, hours and staff ...