It’s Love Your Library Month – and there’s so much to love about libraries! Libraries are the heart of a community, offering a free and accessible treasure trove of knowledge, culture, and connection that enriches lives and fosters lifelong learning for all ages. You can promote the inclusion of specific titles – such as those from iPub – in your local libraries as a wonderful way to celebrate Love Your Library Month. Libraries thrive on the feedback and engagement of their patrons.

Here’s how readers can help ensure their favorite iPub titles (or any books) are added to their local library collections:

1. Request Titles Directly: The most straightforward way to get a library to consider adding a book is simply to request it. Many libraries have online forms or a section on their website where you can suggest a purchase. When requesting, provide as much information as possible about the book, such as the title, author, ISBN, and why you think it would be a valuable addition to the library. Personal recommendations often carry weight with librarians when deciding on new acquisitions.
2. Donate a Copy: If you own a copy of a book you’d love to see in your library, consider donating it. Before doing so, check with the library’s donation policy. Some libraries welcome donations of recent titles in good condition. Donating a book can be a direct way to enrich your local collection with titles you find valuable and think others will enjoy too.
3. Participate in Library Friends Groups or Advisory Boards: Many libraries have Friends of the Library groups or advisory boards that support the library through fundraising, organizing events, and providing input on library services. Joining these groups can give you a platform to advocate for the inclusion of specific titles or genres in the library’s collection, including those from iPub.
4. Support Library Funding Initiatives: Libraries often operate with limited budgets, which can affect their ability to purchase new titles. By supporting library funding initiatives, whether through voting for increased funding, participating in fundraisers, or even advocating for library support at community or government meetings, you help increase the library’s purchasing power.
5. Engage in Social Media Campaigns: Use social media to create buzz around books you wish to see in your local library. Tagging the library in posts about why a certain title should be included in their collection can garner public support and catch the attention of librarians. Libraries often monitor social media for suggestions and to gauge public interest in specific subjects or titles.

By utilizing these strategies, readers can play an active role in shaping the collections of their local libraries, ensuring they remain vibrant, diverse, and responsive to the community’s interests and needs. If you’d like to request one of our titles, here is a list of our current books. Celebrate Love Your Library Month by championing the books you love and encouraging their availability for everyone in your community to enjoy.