IMLS CARES Act State Library Spotlight: Broadband Partnerships and Competitive Grants in North Carolina
July 7, 2021Timothy Owens, the State Librarian of North Carolina, shares how broadband connectivity and digital inclusion at libraries have been a critical part of the state's Covid response.
Showing Their Pride: How Museums and Libraries Become Allies and Partners
June 28, 2021During June and throughout the year, museums and libraries are sharing the stories and supporting the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.
IMLS CARES Act State Library Spotlight: Digital Inclusion and PPE Subgrants in Michigan
June 23, 2021IMLS talked to the Michigan State Librarian about the transition to virtual activities and supporting community needs.
IMLS CARES Act State Library Spotlight: Wi-Fi, E-books, and Rural Library Connections in Idaho
May 27, 2021During the pandemic, libraries can help “keep students learning and adults earning.” Here’s how Idaho libraries have risen to the challenge in creative and fun ways.
Strong Local Ties Help Texas Coastal Libraries Survive and Thrive During the Pandemic
May 12, 2021University of Texas researchers used IMLS funding to examine how small, local libraries contribute to community resiliency in the face of disasters.
Play Ball! A Director's Musings on How the Arts, Baseball, and History Connect
May 5, 2021IMLS Director Crosby Kemper shares his thoughts on how the humanities—and his favorite sports team—are more connected than you might think. Do you have a favorite baseball poem?
In Memoriam: Poetry as a Balm for the Soul
April 30, 2021In honor of National Poetry Month and the ones we love, IMLS Director Crosby Kemper gives flight to thoughts, memories, and a few poems that can comfort us in times of loss.
IMLS CARES Act State Library Spotlight: Deepening Partnerships in Delaware
April 29, 2021IMLS talked to the Delaware State Librarian about how they have been developing and strengthening partnerships throughout the pandemic.
The Wonder of the Written Word: Cultivating Poetic Creativity in Our Communities
April 27, 2021In honor of the 25th anniversary of National Poetry Month, here's a collection of libraries and museums across the U.S. using IMLS grants to raise awareness and appreciation of poetry in their communities.
Advancing Women in STEM through Museum and Library Programs
April 22, 2021Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields are a substantial part of the current economy and represent some of the fastest growing industries, yet women make up just over a quarter of the STEM workforce. Museums and libraries are helping change that.