How do vacuums of misinformation lead to book bans, and how do those book bans limit access to reproductive health information? Barbara Alvarez recently published a piece with The Progressive […]
Madison Libraries Are Open Again!
Book lovers rejoice! Starting today, the Madison Public Library branches are now open for expanded in-person services for the first time in over a year. Since this morning, patrons have […]
State allocates record amount of funding for public school libraries
When the pandemic closed Wisconsin’s schools a year ago, it also removed access to many of the services those schools provide — such as their school libraries. Now, as the […]
Madison Public Library Board approves 2021 budget cuts
As part of sweeping cutbacks to the Madison Library System’s operations, the Library Board voted on Thursday to shut down the Monroe Street branch for all of 2021. In a […]
Proposal to Move Books Off UW Campus Sparks Concern
A 25-year plan would consolidate UW Madison’s 20 plus libraries — and renovate existing buildings in a way that consultants say would maximize space. But some worry the changes could […]
What federal funding means for public libraries
Just before Donald Trump’s inauguration, The Hill reported that his administration is planning to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Together, these two […]
