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Restoration workers are removing about 100,000 handbound books from their shelves and carefully placing them in crates, the start of a disinfection process that aims to kill the tiny beetles.

In May, former President Donald Trump announced the end of the Digital Equity Act, cutting over $20 million in planned federal funding to Connecticut that would have supported digital skills training, internet access, and tech resources for underserved communities; funds that many local programs were counting on.

The Connecticut State Library's $2.1 million federal grant was unexpectedly reinstated after the Institute of Museum and Library Services abruptly cut it mid-year. State Librarian Deborah Schander said she’s working to ensure such disruptions don’t happen again, as vital library services remain at risk.

By examining the value of libraries in the distant and recent past, this PBS film makes a compelling case for the importance of the American public library system today.

In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring the elimination of seven federal agencies he labeled “unnecessary.” Among these was the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

A new bill in Connecticut proposes developing policies for public and school libraries if community members challenge books.

Marie Helene Bertino’s Beautyland was selected as the town’s book for the year — a tradition from the Fairfield Public Library that has lasted almost two decades.

The Connecticut State Library announced Monday the launch of the Digital Equity Pilot Project to kick off National Digital Inclusion Week.

The national nonprofit Freedom Reads, in partnership with the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, will send 42 new handcrafted bookcases to three Connecticut prisons.

The state General Assembly held a session with librarians from across Connecticut to discuss concerns regarding book banning and its lasting effects.