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06/18/2026

Join Oakland Public Library in celebrating Juneteenth!

From community events and local celebrations to curated book lists for readers of all ages, OPL has gathered resources that explore the history and significance of the longest-running African American Holiday in the United States.

Take a look:

Juneteenth is the longest running African American Holiday in the United States! Celebrating Freedom since 1865. Events Blogs Featured…

06/17/2026

What does your perfect summer look like?

A stack of great books? A creative new hobby? Exploring somewhere you've never been before?

With Summer Adventure, San Mateo County Libraries are helping community members of all ages read, create, discover, and win prizes all summer long. 🌞📖✨

See what's in store:

Dive Into A Story Join San Mateo County Libraries for our Summer Adventure! Pick up an activity log from one of our libraries or print…

06/16/2026

We’re turning booth time into real conversations at ALA 2026. 🎙️

Conversations in the Commons is our in-booth talk series at Booth #5111 focused on the topics shaping library digital experiences right now.

Join us to dig deeper, ask questions, and hear directly from the team building the tools your library relies on.

We'll be covering:
📊 Measuring Patron Engagement with Browse and Discover
📱 ILA Push Notifications
🤖 AI for Public Libraries: What We Built, What We Learned, and What Comes Next

➡️View Schedule: https://hubs.li/Q04lr6px0

Browse the sessions, save a calendar invite, and come ready to talk.

Join BiblioCommons at ALA 2026 for insightful discussions on library digital experiences, including patron engagement, push notifications, and AI initiatives.

06/16/2026

🏳️‍🌈 King County Library System has a full Pride Month calendar running through June that celebrates the resilience and achievements of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Filled with author conversations, craft workshops, reading lists spanning fiction, memoir, poetry, and history, plus more!

Find what's on at

Pride Month Pride Month celebrates the resilience and achievements of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, honoring their…

06/15/2026

If you have 20 minutes and a problem you haven't solved yet, bring it to us at ALA 2026 in Chicago!

We're offering complimentary 20-minute consulting sessions at Booth #5111 with our Implementations Specialist, Kati Polodna.

🔥Choose your focus: GA4, Taxonomy and Content Promotions, Accessibility, or Browse & Discover and walk away with practical recommendations.

➡️Book Your Session: https://hubs.ly/Q04lq2lk0

Spots are limited and sessions must be booked in advance.

06/15/2026

You don't have to be a soccer superfan to catch World Cup fever. ⚽🔥

If your knowledge of soccer mostly comes from Ted Lasso or Bend It Like Beckham, this book list from Toronto Public Library is a great way to get caught up on the world's most popular sport:

If your knowledge of soccer mostly comes from Ted Lasso or Bend It Like Beckham, these books will help get you ready for when the World Cup kicks off in Toronto.

06/12/2026

Juneteenth is next week, and San José Public Library has created a hub of resources to help the community learn, reflect, and celebrate.

Discover upcoming events, staff-recommended reads for all ages, thought-provoking blog posts, and online resources that explore the history and meaning of Juneteenth and the ongoing pursuit of freedom and equality.

Celebrate Freedom and Knowledge It's Juneteenth at the library! Juneteenth, established as a national holiday in 2021, remembers…

06/11/2026

The world's biggest soccer tournament, the FIFA World Cup, kicks off today! ⚽

Whether you're cheering for your home country, following every match, or simply enjoying the excitement, it's the perfect time to dive deeper into the stories, history, and unforgettable moments that have shaped the beautiful game.

📚 And if you're looking for something to read between matches with the kids, check out Barrie Public Library's FIFA World Cup reading list featuring books on legendary players and the global impact of soccer: https://hubs.li/Q04l3F0f0

What team are you cheering for this summer?

Get ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with these fun and inspiring books! Discover the stories of soccer stars, the history of the World Cup, and all the exciting moments that make soccer the world's favorite game.

06/10/2026

We’re heading to Chicago for ALA 2026!

🌟Visit BiblioCommons at Booth #5111 from June 25–29 to connect with our team and explore how our partner libraries are creating more engaging, intuitive online experiences for their patrons.

⚡While you’re there, join us for Conversations in the Commons, our in-booth talk series featuring sessions on Browse and Discover, Push Notifications, and our latest AI Initiatives, happening on June 27 and 28 at our booth #5111.

➡️View our Conversations in the Commons Schedule: https://hubs.li/Q04kKRNx0

🔎You can also book a complimentary 20-minute Professional Services consulting session with our Implementations Specialist, Kati Polodna, to work through a real challenge, from GA4 and content discovery to accessibility, taxonomy, and improving key pages on your library's website.

➡️Book Your Complimentary 20-Minute Consulting Session: https://hubs.li/Q04kL84p0

See you in Chicago!

06/09/2026

Pride Month is underway at Chicago Public Library this June. Drag Story Time, LGBTQIA+ film screenings, and coloring pages at every branch, with programming spread across neighborhoods so there's something close to you, wherever you are.

🌈 Happy Pride Month!

Chicago Public Library is thrilled to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and invites you to join us all month for events and more!