The retired Indian factory worker who built a library of two million books

Anke Gowda, whose library is open to everyone, recently received an Indian government award.
CNN

In 1973 a library book was checked out. 51 years later it’s finally been returned

In July of 1899, “The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley,” was added to the collection of the Worcester Public Library. The book, a compilation of illustrations by a British artist and poet, remained in ...

Sweeping changes at Pickens libraries would require librarians to review tens of thousands of books

Trustees for the Pickens County Library System overhauled its collection policy, rearranging age groups & restricting content accessible to kids & teenagers.
The New York Times

Visit the Library From the Comfort of Your Own Phone

With a free library card and the right app, you can check out e-books, audiobooks and more from your local branch. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer is the author or co-author of eight books on ...