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PEOPLE.COM | JAN 08, 2026
LITERACY ADVOCATE MYCHAL THREETS REVEALS WHY HE SEES BOOK BANS AS ‘A FORM OF EVIL’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Mychal Threets is opening up about book banning in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE for his debut kids book 'I'm So Happy You're Here.' The viral literacy advocate, known as "Mychal the Librarian" online, says he remains "shocked and befuddled" that book bans continue around the country.
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SOURCENM.COM | JAN 07, 2026
PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD PROHIBIT BOOK BANNING IN NEW MEXICO PUBLIC LIBRARIES
A New Mexico lawmaker is reintroducing a bill to ban book banning at public libraries, backed by librarians and authors…
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NPR.ORG | JAN 07, 2026
A 200-YEAR-OLD BOOK DISTRIBUTOR IS CLOSING. HERE'S WHAT THAT MEANS FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Baker & Taylor is one of very few companies that handle book distribution for libraries — getting books from publishers into borrowers hands. But a few months ago, the company abruptly announced it was shutting down.
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EVERYLIBRARY.ORG | JAN 07, 2026
NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE PASSES SB33 - ANOTHER BOOK BAN BILL
Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 181-157 in support of SB 33 as amended, a chilling bill that goes beyond banning books to also censor web pages, videos, artwork, performances, and other school materials.
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MLIVE.COM | JAN 06, 2026
LONGTIME MICHIGAN LIBRARY ADVOCATE RANDY RILEY DIES AT 63
Riley has served as Michigan state librarian since 2014.
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MININGGAZETTE.COM | JAN 06, 2026
NOTABLE BOOKS
Twelve books have been recommended by the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association with the release of the organization’s Seventh-Annual U.P. Notable Books List. The UPPAA first initiated the effort in 2019 as a response to the lack of representation of U.P. writers in other Michigan state literary circles
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SLTRIB.COM | JAN 06, 2026
‘MODERN DAY BOOK-BURNING’: BESTSELLING AUTHORS SUE UTAH OFFICIALS OVER BOOK BANS
Joining the authors as plaintiffs are two Utah high schoolers, including one who says she sought out a book at school to help cope with her trauma only to realize it had been banned, the lawsuit states.
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MICHIGAN.GOV | JAN 05, 2026
STATE LIBRARIAN RANDY RILEY REMEMBERED AS CHAMPION FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES
State Librarian Randy Riley is being remembered by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) for his many contributions during a career dedicated to making reading more accessible to the public.
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INSIDEPHILANTHROPY.COM | JAN 05, 2026
A REPUBLIC OF LETTERS: CARNEGIE RECOMMITS TO FUNDING LIBRARIES
The Carnegie Corporation of New York is getting back into library funding in a big way, starting with gifts to every Carnegie Library in the United States.
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AMERICANLIBRARIESMAGAZINE.ORG | JAN 02, 2026
2025 YEAR IN REVIEW | AMERICAN LIBRARIES MAGAZINE
A look back at news that affected libraries and library workers in 2025, including federal funding updates and changes at ALA.
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BOOKRIOT.COM | JAN 02, 2026
MOST POPULAR LITERARY ACTIVISM STORIES FROM 2025: BOOK CENSORSHIP NEWS, JANUARY 2, 2026
The most popular book censorship stories from 2025, with updates on what's happening on them now.
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NPR.ORG | DEC 29, 2025
GENRE FICTION AND FEMALE AUTHORS TOP U.S. LIBRARIES' MOST-BORROWED LISTS IN 2025
All of the top 10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top checkout in many library systems around the country.
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DETROITNEWS.COM | DEC 26, 2025
WANT TO SEW? DO WOODWORKING? WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF METRO DETROIT'S MAKERSPACES
Several Metro Detroit cities now have what are called makerspaces for residents and artisan to create things.
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UPPERMICHIGANSSOURCE.COM | DEC 23, 2025
UP GROUP HELPS RURAL LIBRARIES ADVOCATE FOR LITERACY
The fund hopes to reach 40 libraries by next year.
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MLIVE.COM | DEC 23, 2025
AS STATE CUTS FUNDING, ROCKFORD LIBRARY GETS $1M IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR EXPANSION
The city of Rockford’s Krause Memorial Library has received $1 million to assist with its $11.7 million expansion project.
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BOOKRIOT.COM | DEC 23, 2025
IMLS REINSTATES ALL FEDERAL GRANTS, AND MORE LIBRARY NEWS
Plus, Franklin the Turtle publisher rips Pete Hegseth over his “violent” use of the character in an internet meme—and more library news.
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GAO.GOV | DEC 18, 2025
PUBLIC LIBRARIES: MANY BUILDINGS ARE REPORTED TO BE IN POOR CONDITION, WITH INCREASING DEFERRED MAINTENANCE
Public Libraries: Many Buildings Are Reported to Be in Poor Condition, with Increasing Deferred Maintenance Public libraries serve as cornerstones of...
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BOSTONGLOBE.COM | DEC 17, 2025
N.H. LAWMAKERS FAIL TO OVERRIDE VETOES ON TRANSGENDER ‘BATHROOM BILL,’ BOOK BAN
Republicans control the House, but they lack a veto-proof two-thirds majority.
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TIME.COM | DEC 17, 2025
THE SUPREME COURT JUST OPENED THE DOOR TO A NEW ERA OF BOOK BANS
The Supreme Court’s inaction puts Americans’ First Amendment rights at risk.
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WSBT.COM | DEC 15, 2025
BERRIEN COUNTY LIBRARIES EXPLORE MERGER WITH BENEFITS, COMMUNITY VOTE LOOMING
A new partnership is in a trial phase between two libraries in Berrien County. Whether the change is permanent will soon come to a vote. Before Eau Claire Library…
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RESEARCHINFORMATION.INFO | DEC 15, 2025
CLARIVATE LAUNCHES LIBRARY INNOVATION AWARDS - RESEARCH INFORMATION
Program designed to recognise and support innovation by academic, national, and public libraries worldwide
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CANDGNEWS.COM | DEC 15, 2025
EASTPOINTE HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZED FOR LIBRARY, CULINARY ARTS
Eastpointe High School is currently being known for something sweet and something exemplary.
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CANDGNEWS.COM | DEC 13, 2025
MADISON HEIGHTS LIBRARIAN RECEIVES RISING STAR AWARD
When Madison Heights City Manager Melissa Marsh nominated Rae Stoloff for the Rising Star Award, Stoloff felt moved, but didn’t expect to win the prestigious award.
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