The Book Sanctuary Movement Comes to Harris CountyHarris County Public Library "I think it's very important for the library to be able to provide content and information to everyone, especially in a community that is as diverse as Harris County," says HCPL Executive Director Edward Melton, “The thin...

ULC was mentioned in a press release from the American Library Association outlining programming and events for Banned Books Week 2023. Highlighted was ULC's partnership in The New Republic's Banned Books Tour 2023, a bookmobile tour supported by the American Federation of Teachers, the African Amer...

ULC was mentioned in a press release from the Office of Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) about the reintroduction a Resolution recognizing Banned Books Week and condemning the escalating attacks on books and freedom of expression in the United States.ULC President and CEO Brooks Rainwater was present...

ULC President and CEO Brooks Rainwater recently connected with Business Insider to talk about how libraries are stepping up post-pandemic to address another major epidemic: loneliness."In many ways we see libraries as able to create that third space for people to work remotely, to come in and meet w...

Teens and Tweens Tackle Loneliness and Conflict Through "Circle Keeping" ProgramMilwaukee Public Library The Milwaukee Public Library is tackling teen loneliness and conflict through the "Circle Keeping" program, a space that seeks to help teens develop the skills needed for a healthy and safe life...

ULC was mentioned in an article from the Chicago Defender about our involvement in the Book Rich Environments program: the Chicago Housing Authority has received 32,000 books, which have been distributed across CHA sites this summer. ...

Opening the First Autism Certified Library Branch in IndianaThe Indianapolis Public Library Join us in congratulating The Indianapolis Public Library for opening its new Fort Ben Branch Library — the first autism-certified library in Indiana! The Indy Autism Project and Easterseals Crossroads spon...

ULC President and CEO Brooks Rainwater was quoted in a recent article from the Portland Press Herald about the importance of federal funding to public libraries....

A Look Into the LA Public LibraryLA Public Library The Los Angeles Public Library’s mission has dramatically expanded since it was founded in 1872 with 500 books for a “bustling pueblo” of 6,000 people. Today, under the leadership of City Librarian John Szabo, the LA Public Library has more than 8 ...

The Urban Libraries Council was recently cited in an article on All Work about the rising trend of libraries as coworking centers. ...