American Libraries

Reading the Room

Many academic librarians wonder how to get more students into campus libraries. At the University of Florida’s (UF) George A. Smathers Libraries in Gainesville, we’ve had success by bringing the ...

Embracing mother tongue, one book at a time: Reading clubs seek connection to culture

Discover how mother tongue reading clubs in Singapore are fostering bilingualism and strengthening ties to local culture ...
The Conversation

Many families may not feel welcome at library storytimes – here’s how to ensure everyone benefits from them

Holly Joseph receives funding from Research England, The John Sykes Foundation and Friends of Reading. Daisy Powell receives funding from the John Sykes Foundation, Research England and Friends of ...
The News-Herald

Mentor Public Library to Paws to Read sessions

Mentor Public Library has a program that encourages young readers by letting them borrow a furry friend to read with. Paws to Read pairs children with trained therapy dogs as the pups make an ideal ...