Thoughts of libraries tend to bring to mind images of books and reading, but the trends tell another story: Circulation in public libraries is decreasing while public programs are growing in ...

Across the country, libraries are closed to the public to limit the spread of Covid-19. Unable to open their doors to their communities, youth services librarians have taken their programs online.

Multnomah County Library will discontinue three children’s programs later this year to better staff its branches and boost security, officials said. Those offerings include School Corps and Books2U, ...