ALA releases State of America’s Libraries Special Report: COVID-19

2021 state of America's libraries special report COVID 19

April 5, 2021 - Today, the American Library Association (ALA) released its State of America's Libraries Special Report: COVID-19, a snapshot of the library communities' resilience, determination, and innovation in unprecedented circumstances. The State of America's Libraries report is released annually during National Library Week, April 4 – 10, and this year’s issue focuses on the impact of the novel coronavirus on all types of libraries during the previous calendar year. Learn more and download the report at the ALA website.

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From Books to Benefits: Donating Your Sale Proceeds to the Library

September 24, 2025, 2:00 PM

The book sale is over. Now what? Join the Friends of South Carolina Libraries on September 24th at 2:00 pm for a virtual conversation about donating funds back to your local library. This event is free and open to all.