ProPublica Criticizes Museum and Library Agency for Recognizing America
A piece by ProPublica criticized the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for promoting grants aimed at fostering an appreciation for America through “uplifting, positive stories.” While applying for an IMLS grant doesn’t assure funding, the eased emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards from the Biden administration allows new organizations to apply—ones […]
County library stands by contentious children’s Pride book
Fairfax County Library Defends Pride-Themed Children’s Book The Fairfax County Public Library is standing by its choice to include a controversial pride-themed book for kids in its collection. Recently, the LibsOfTikTok social media account shared a photo of “Grandad’s Pride”, authored by Harry Woodgate. This story revolves around a girl named Millie and her grandfather […]
Library in New York City acquires punk legend’s collection, featuring unreleased songs and 145 notebooks
The archives of punk legend Tom Verlaine, featuring a wealth of unreleased recordings, are now accessible at the New York Public Library, a fantastic resource for artists, researchers, and fans alike. The library will now hold hours of music, previously undiscovered demos, and 145 personal notebooks from Verlaine, who led the influential 1970s band Television […]
Qur’an from Mamdani’s swearing-in will be exhibited at a New York library.
New York’s First Islamic Mayor Displaying Quran New York City’s new mayor, Zoran Mamdani, announced on Tuesday that a Quran, which he used during his swearing-in, will be showcased at the main branch of the New York Public Library. In a post on X, Mamdani mentioned that the Quran is linked to an 18th-century black […]
North Carolina library board disbanded after retaining a transgender book in its collection
Lesson Plan: SCOTUS Discuss Parental Rights in the Classroom FOX News correspondent David Spunt delves into the Supreme Court’s ongoing discussions about parental and religious rights, particularly focusing on policies that allow parents to opt out of their children learning from LGBTQ-themed books on “Special Report.” In a recent development, North Carolina’s library board of […]
Massachusetts Senate approves legislation limiting challenges to library books
Massachusetts Democrats Propose Bill to Counteract Book Bans In Massachusetts, Democrats are taking a stand against what they describe as “politically motivated book bans.” They’ve introduced a new bill aimed at reshaping how objections to books in schools and public libraries are handled. Titled the Freedom of Expression Act, this bipartisan initiative is backed by […]
Biden library foundation falls significantly short of its $200 million fundraising target
Biden’s Presidential Library Fundraising Struggles Former President Joe Biden is facing challenges in raising funds for his presidential library, as a report from the New York Times suggests he has only secured a “fraction” of the necessary amount. According to the article, interviews with donors and public filings indicate that Biden’s library foundation will not […]
Biden Faces Challenges in Gathering Funds for Presidential Library
Even after starting the Presidential Library Foundation a year ago, former President Joe Biden is finding it tough to gather significant donations for the project, raising serious questions about its viability as an independent institution. Based on a report from new york times, public filings and interviews with donors suggest that the Joseph R. Biden […]
Biden’s Legacy at Risk as Presidential Library Project Said to Struggle with Low Fundraising
Challenges in Funding Biden’s Presidential Library According to recent reports from The New York Times, efforts to establish former President Joe Biden’s presidential library are facing significant hurdles due to slow fundraising efforts. The Biden Library Foundation has informed the Internal Revenue Service that it estimates raising only $11.3 million by the end of 2027. […]
Obama unexpectedly visits Chicago students wearing a Santa hat at the library
Obama Surprises Chicago Students with Reading Session On Tuesday, a unique surprise unfolded at a Chicago library for a group of elementary school students when former President Barack Obama paid a visit, sporting a festive Santa hat. The students from Burke Elementary School were engaged in a lesson about leadership at the Bessie Coleman Branch […]