Afghan Teacher Pedals Books to Remote Villages on Bicycle (WATCH)
A teacher in Afghanistan turned his bike into a mobile library and cruises the countryside giving kids a chance to read.
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Library Connects Homeless Patrons With Mental Health Treatment -With Great Success
People can check out a lot more than books at the San Francisco Public Library - they can find housing and mental health care, too. The California library became the first in the U.S. to hire a social worker with a mental health care background-and since 2009 she's provided services for 800 homeless patrons. Best […]
Janitor Secretly Amasses $8Mil Fortune, Leaves it to Library and Hospital
The man who drove a second-hand car, chopped his own firewood, and stitched his own clothing had been secretly hoarding money to donate after his passing.
Girl Brings Literacy to Her Impoverished Village By Opening Library of Her Own
The average poor Brazilian family can only afford to read 2 books a year – that's why Maria Clara supported her village by opening up a library of her own.
Literature Professor Bikes Straight to the Homeless, Offering a Weekly Street Library (WATCH)
A professor began a library on wheels to make sure people on society's fringes have access to literature and stimulating conversation—even chats about Chomsky.
Man Returns Library Book 35 Years Later With $200 Check And Author's Autograph
After stealing the book in 1982; having it professionally restored; and autographed by the author, this thief finally sent their favorite novel home.
Library of Congress Names Tot Who Read 1,000 Books Librarian for a Day
Daliyah Arana went to the Library of Congress on Thursday as one of the tiniest and cutest librarians ever.
Library Hangs Helpful Poster For Subjects People Might Be Embarrassed to Ask About
The "Tough Topics" poster has been lauded as an ingenious solution for people who might be too uncomfortable to seek accurate information on harsh subjects.
Trash Man Creates Free Library Out of 20,000 Books Found in Garbage
It all started when this garbage man found a copy of Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina in the trash bin. Now he's built a library for the poorest people of his city.
Free Services Transformed This Library into a Hub For Healing Life's Major Problems
From helping to expunge a mother's legal record to helping an older man learn how to read so he can pay his bills on time – this library is making a big difference in the lives of its visitors.
'Sad' Dog Looking For Kids to Read to Him is Now All Booked Up
Sting loves having people read to him - so when no one showed up for his reading session at the library, the internet rose to the occasion as only dog-lovers can do.
Every US Public Library, High School, and YMCA is Getting Opioid Overdose Reversal Kits for Free
The pharmaceutical company announced this week that in addition to providing schools with Narcan kits, they would be giving them to libraries and YMCAs too.
There Are Now 75,000 Little Free Libraries Around the World - and Here's Why You Should Add More
Over 75,000 Little Free Libraries have been placed in 88 different countries around the world - and you can help to add more.
James Patterson Donates Heaps of Cash to School Classrooms-and Now He's Donating $2Mil More
The best-selling novelist hopes that his donations will help encourage American students to fall in love with reading the same way that he did.
Need to Look Spiffy for a Job Interview? This Library Now Lets You Check Out Neckties and Briefcases
Not everyone can afford to look sharp for an important job interview – which is why this library is filling in the gap with a small fashion lending program.
Dolly Parton Quietly Gives Away 100 Millionth Book for Her Child Reading Program
Dolly Parton was honored by The Library of Congress this year to mark a little known milestone in her life— the 100 millionth book that she has quietly donated to children.
Library of Congress Makes Dozens of Ultra-Rare Children's Books Available For Free Online
As a means of celebrating the centennial of Children's Book Week, the Library of Congress has digitized dozens of rare children's books online.
This Library Gives Away Hundreds of Free Prom Dresses to High Schoolers Saving Their Money for College
This public library has given away thousands of free dresses to high school students who would rather save money for college than buy an expensive dress.
Four-Legged Mobile Libraries Spread Reading in Venezuela
Mules are providing a university in Venezuela with a novel method for transporting books into remote communities and encouraging people to read.
Scholastic Donates 1 Million Books for American Kids in Poverty
To help more low-income families build home libraries and to encourage families to read together, Scholastic will donate 1 million books to a nonprofit that gives free books to children living in poverty. The world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books announced the donation, which includes a large quantity of bilingual Spanish/English books, on Monday.
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