The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the federal agency that provides funding for America's libraries, has announced it is reinstating all grants it had previously terminated, including those to libraries and library organizations across the U.S.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4496W4V

This week, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced their lates project, Freedom Trucks.

It is a tremendous work of propaganda.

A deep dive into the project, what it really aims to do, and the curious timing and appearance of the press release.

bookriot.com/imls-freedom...

Every book published in the United States is sent to the Library of Congress. Also, if you are under 16 you cannot use the reading room or order books.

NEW: ALA salutes Dr Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in Dr Hayden's abrupt & unjust dismissal last night, an insult to the scope & breadth of her work.

Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...

Librarians at public libraries "are there to know books, get to know your kid, and find stuff that really supports your family throughout a child’s reading life and lifelong," says librarian Carrie Wolfson.

This #NationalLibraryWeek, we’re revisiting last year's top science books for kids.

Proof your public library loves you: they leave you alone when you're reading, they love when you bring your kids over, and they'll literally let you borrow any book you want...even their hardcovers

Very proud to see ALA fight for our community libraries. The vast majority of IMLS funding for Florida directly supports citizen access to digital resources.

How can AI tools stereotype? And what other 🚩 should users watch out for with the emerging technology?

Don't miss our FREE webinar on April 9 featuring @miasato.bsky.social, the host of our Checkology lesson "Introduction to Algorithms."

Register: bit.ly/April9NLP

Sharing a starter pack focused on libraries and intellectual freedom… suggestions welcome! go.bsky.app/LE9ZBzP

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show.

The Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett on Trump's poisoning of the economy.
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