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The American Library Association documented efforts to censor over 4,240 unique book titles in schools and libraries in 2023, the highest level they have ever recorded.

The importance of freedom to choose what to read necessarily begins with adequate public funding and adequate ratio of libraries per capita and books per capita

Pune, India: FLAME University, renowned for its commitment to fostering holistic learning, hosted the highly successful 'Accessing Democracy’ conference on September 22nd and 23rd, 2023. The two-day conference centred around India, the world's larges

Such a move towards centralisation could hurt the functioning of thousands of autonomous libraries in the state, library practitioners warn.

As hubs of creative and critical thinking, public libraries can usher in a new social and cultural reformation. Will the idea of the free library gain momentum at the Festival of Libraries 2023? “How do...

The role of a public library in shaping and transforming a community is undeniable.

Delhi Public Library’s membership fell by 35,000 members between 2019 and 2022 - this number is yet to come up to pre-pandemic levels. Experts suggest that if the library network needs to survive and grow, it needs reform

An interview with Purnima Rao, director of The Free Libraries Network.

Purnima Rao | Read The Latest Stories Written by Purnima Rao on the Trending Topics, Opinions and Top Headlines at Indian Express.

In many Indian states book lovers are springing up free libraries for the underprivileged