I received my first library card when I was 4 years old, signing my name in big, shaky letters. My mom still has that card, tucked away in her cedar chest. To her, it was a milestone in her daughter’s ...

We all know a Chicago Public Library card gets you an endless supply of books (and the occasional movie). But the perks don’t stop there. Cardholders can save hundreds, and even thousands, of dollars ...

E-books, audiobooks, free tickets to local events, podcast equipment, sewing machines and seeds are some of the resources available for free to Dallas residents with their library card. For anyone ...

In 1938, as concerns of censorship rose worldwide, Des Moines Public Library Director Forrest Spaulding penned the words that would become the "Library Bill of Rights." The first tenet states: "Books ...

There's more to a library card than just checking out books. The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library offers a plethora of activities, services and events for young children and adults.

Today, people use the antique wooden cabinets to store their knick-knacks. But these card catalogs once held the keys to a world of information. A new Library of Congress book explores their history.

GREENVILLE — Greenville County has 12 library locations, but the system offers more than just books. More than 1 million people visited local library branches last fiscal year, according to Greenville ...