Library Journal – Volume 151 No 03 March 2026 – Library Journal

to literacy in the broadest sense, and a commitment to open and equitable access, has earned Harris County Public Library, TX, the 2026 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize. 20 Shifting Sands By April Witteveen Funding trends in 2025 reflected an unsettled landscape, with few identifiable trends and many questions about what the future may hold. 24 Protection, not Expansion: Library Referenda 2025 By John Chrastka Results of last year’s library elections show strong support for existing work, but also caution about expansion.

28 PLA 2026: Gathering in Strength By Hallie Rich, Matt Enis, & Kara Yorio Despite concerns, librarians will assemble in Minneapolis. 48 Plotting Page-Turners By John Charles Across a thrilling range of subjects and a delightfully long list of popular authors, crime fiction proves its appeal.

Plus, author Silvia Moreno-Garcia talks about her forth- coming novel, The Intrigue (Del Rey). P. 12 YEARS 1876 2026 ON THE COVER: Harris County Public Library (HCPL) and some partners, l.–r.: Elizabeth Roath Garcia, Manager of Studio and Gallery Programs, Museum of Fine Arts Houston; Danielle Brooks, Senior Manager of Early Childhood Initiatives, Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity; Kiana Day Williams, Associate Director of Community and Learning, Houston Grand Opera; Linda Stevens, Division Director of Programs, Partnerships, and Outreach, HCPL; Lisa Lin, Director of Sustainability, Harris County Office of County Administration; Edward Melton, Executive Director, HCPL; Jacklyn Wilson, CEO, Literacy Now; Aria Cheregosha, Apollo Chamber Players (viola); Jennifer Schwartz, Programming Services Manager, HCPL; Matthew Dudzik, Chief Financial Officer, Apollo Chamber Players (cello); Matthew J.

Detrick, Artistic & Executive Director, Apollo Chamber Players (violin); Anabel Ramirez, Apollo Chamber Players (violin). COVER PHOTO AND TOP L.–R. PHOTOS THIS PAGE: Nathan Lindstrom P. 8 MARCH 2026 | LJ | 3 WWW.LIBRARYJOURNAL.COM REVIEWS, NEWS, AND MORE www.libraryjournal.com THE LATEST ONLINE DISPLAY SHELF Library displays highlight the collection and aid patrons as they browse. To prompt display ideas and find books to keep them stocked, LJ offers Display Shelf. Looking for heated rivalries, racing hearts, and love on the line?

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Book Information

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• File Extension: .pdf
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• Title: –
• Author: Unknown
• ISBN: 9781781985755, 9781250402349, 9798217166510, 9798897566211, 9798874796822, 9798349115622, 9781250433046, 9781797197418, 6463800732
• Pages: 133
• Language: English (en)

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