Published inEveryLibrary·Jun 8, 2021Dolly Parton (and Local Pediatricians) Put Reading FirstEarly literacy interventions are crucial when it comes to making sure children are equipped with the experiences needed to tackle school, careers, and life challenges down the road. A variety of programs work to make sure that children and their families are getting access to books and resources and do…Library4 min readLibrary4 min read
Published inEveryLibrary·Jun 2, 2021Publishers Are Wasting Your Tax Dollars on Ebooks.Not only are eBooks easy to access, their portability and lightweight format allow people to bring piles of their favorite reads everywhere and hold a large number of books in the collection without worrying about the space. Libraries have played a major role in giving people access to ebooks. …EBooks5 min readEBooks5 min read
Published inEveryLibrary·Jun 2, 2021Why Are Libraries Eliminating Late Fees?Libraries are known for many things like their large book collections, knowledgeable staff, and sometimes even those dreaded late fees for overdue books. …Library Fines5 min readLibrary Fines5 min read
Published inEveryLibrary·Apr 30, 20215 Alternatives to Amazon for Your Books From A LibrarianThere are plenty of options when it comes to trying out a new book. Many people depend on Amazon Marketplace for fast and easy book purchases. But, many more people are trying to find alternatives to this book giant. That’s because this tech giant is not always the best option…Amazon5 min readAmazon5 min read
Published inEveryLibrary·Apr 23, 2021What is the “Library of Things”?Libraries are well-known for their loaning of books, technology, and resources. But, what about other useful tools and objects that a community might need? It may seem surprising but there are also libraries for that as well! The Library of Things is just one of the many libraries out there…Library Of Things4 min readLibrary Of Things4 min read
Published inEveryLibrary·Apr 21, 2021How Libraries Address the Loneliness EpidemicEven though, people are surrounded by media, keeping them plugged into all of their social networks statuses and updated with news the second it happens, Americans are feeling more isolated than ever before. This has created an epidemic of loneliness and mental health issues all stemming from the added stress…Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Published inEveryLibrary·Apr 21, 2021Libraries Help Save the Planet!Libraries have been doing their part to do good for our planet. Beyond their mission to share knowledge, libraries have been working to be environmentally friendly as well as to be a resource to show others how to be environmentally conscious. In their own way, libraries play a role in…Sustainability4 min readSustainability4 min read
Published inEveryLibrary·Apr 20, 2021Diverse Books for Every AmericanNow more than ever, educators are putting more value on and recognizing the importance of making sure the content they teach caters to students of all backgrounds. …Diverse Books7 min readDiverse Books7 min read
Published inEveryLibrary·Apr 7, 2021Libraries Help Military Families Answer the Challenges and ThriveLibraries aren’t the one-stop solution for everything but they can do a lot to help military families tackle the difficulties that come up. Military families face plenty of obstacles when it comes to family life, education, job searching, etc. The challenges of being in the military can add up especially…Military5 min readMilitary5 min read
Published inEveryLibrary·Apr 7, 2021Libraries for ToddlersTips from a Librarian — Bringing younger kids to the library is not always the easiest thing to accomplish. Some parents might be tempted to leave them at home while they book browse or find other activities to keep them occupied. But libraries are well equipped to handle any toddler that comes through their doors…Library6 min readLibrary6 min read
