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- 1Eva Marie Saint remembered by the Library of Congress●Remembering Eva Marie Saint in the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is paying tribute to Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning American actress known for On the Waterfront and Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest. The institution highlighted her career and legacy in its collections, prompting reflection on her place in Hollywood history and American film.
- 2Santa Barbara Library Lets Residents Borrow Home and Garden Tools▼Santa Barbara Public Library Tool Library: Borrow Home & Garden Gear
The Santa Barbara Public Library operates a Tool Library that allows residents to borrow home and garden equipment at no cost. The service lets cardholders check out items like tools for repairs, yard work and DIY projects, similar to borrowing a book. It is being highlighted as a practical community resource for people who need occasional equipment without buying it.
- 3Florida bookstore Midtown Reader spotlights banned books●Midtown Reader opens conversation on banned books in Florida
Midtown Reader, an independent bookstore in Tallahassee, Florida, has launched a public conversation about banned books in the state. The effort comes amid ongoing disputes over which titles can appear in Florida schools and libraries, and it invites readers to discuss censorship and access to literature. The bookstore is positioning itself as a community space for debate on the issue.
- 4Library group warns of bullying linked to book-banning efforts●With the hostility that has arisen from book-banning efforts, we must learn how to recognize and help break the cycle of
Everylibrary, a US library advocacy organisation, says the wave of book-banning campaigns has produced hostility and bullying directed at librarians, who are often targeted for shelving contested titles. The group is urging the public to recognise this mistreatment and help break the cycle, offering guidance on how to support library workers facing harassment.