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The Charlevoix Public Library celebrates Women’s History Month with “Memorable Women of Charlevoix” in the Michigan room. The library’s Michigan Hall Committee met for a second year to honor the achievements of eleven local women. Michigan Room Committee members include Mary Ann Chew, Kay Heise and Marilyn Novak, as well as Sara Shifrin of the …

For the editor: As Directors of Guilderland Public Library and Altamont Free Library, we have the honor of running two very different libraries. The Altamont Free Library has a collection of fewer than 14,000 items, a budget of $165,000, and occupies just 2,000 square feet in a historic train station. Guilderland Public Library has a …

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Construction is slated to begin in the coming months on a new branch of the Cleveland Public Library in the city’s Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, as well as a connected low-income seniors’ residence, after the approval of the project by a municipal commission on Thursday. The new Detroit Avenue and West 79th Street branch …

Sitting in the garages of countless homes across America, cars are waiting for their day to hit the road again. Less fortunate cars are waiting for the same thing, but in driveways or backyard mud pits. Many sit down because their owners don’t have the time and sometimes because they don’t have the tools. While …

Woodland Park plans major library expansion The $2.9 million state grant allows Woodland Park to expand its public library. Matt Fagan, NorthJersey.com For some, physical libraries may be 20th century anachronisms. But for many in Woodland Park — parents, children, seniors, new immigrants — the free Alfred H. Baumann Public Library is a godsend. “We’re …

The Highland Park Public Library will receive more than $ 472,000 in state funding, in a statewide initiative announced yesterday that injects $ 37 million into 36 library projects in 13 counties . Funding requires a matching grant from the borough. In an announcement in Long Branch, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the second round of …

In response to Ms. Ottosen’s letter, “LIBRARIES: these are agendas”. This is an agenda. The same agenda that generations of librarians have worked so hard to defend, protecting First Amendment rights from trampling by those who would silence marginalized voices, dissenting opinions and unpopular ideas; the protection of the freedom to read for all, regardless …

A children’s book borrowed from the Boise, Idaho, public library in 1910 was missing for 111 years before being returned anonymously, library officials said. A copy of Kate Douglas Wiggin’s “New Chronicles of Rebecca”, still in good condition, was recently returned to the Garden Valley District Library, about 81 kilometers from Boise, officials said. “The …

The Cobb County Public Library hosts a virtual graphic novel book club on Google Meet, and the novels discussed are available both as print books at the library and on the library’s website in digital form. This month’s discussion will revolve around Marvel’s Hawkeye, soon to be a Disney + streaming video series. Here is …

The Camden Public Library plans to host museum curator Laureen LaBar for an online presentation of her new book, “Maine Quilts: 250 Years of Comfort and Community,” on Monday, October 18. Contribution photo Camden Public Library plans to host museum curator Laureen LaBar for an online presentation of her new book, “Maine Quilts: 250 Years …

No more walking, no more history, no more caps. The Warren Public Library is hosting its second Story Walk of the year. Naturally, the sequel to the summer walk, which featured Esphyr Slobodkina’s Caps for Sale, will feature Slobodkina’s More Caps for Sale and Ann Marie Mulhearn Sayer. “Families and nursery schools can complete this …

September 28 — Libraries, educators, publishers, booksellers and avid readers celebrate annual Forbidden Books Week, a national initiative that celebrates the freedom to read, find information and share ideas. The initiative aims to shed light on books and other materials that have faced challenges, or have attempted to remove or restrict them, or have been …

KENDALLVILLE – The Kendallville Public Library and its Limberlost branch in the city of Rome offer crafts and fall programs to keep young patrons busy in October. Fall vacation projects will be available from Monday October 4 to Saturday October 9 at both locations. Kids in Kindergarten to Grade 12 can stop by to create …

The Douglas County Public Library is developing a new five-year strategic plan. The University of Nevada, Reno is collecting feedback to help shape the strategic plan, current and future programs, resources, and service development. The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DCPLSurvey_English. A link to the survey is also available on the library’s website at library.douglascountynv.gov …

Starting today, the Saint-Charles public library will require masks for all visitors, regardless of their immunization status. Library officials cited the recent designation by the Kane County Health Department of the level of COVID-19 transmission in the county as “substantial.” The Centers for Disease Control recommends that everyone wear masks indoors in areas of “substantial” …

The first thing to note about the Harris County Public Library is that it is different from the Houston Public Library – they are two separate entities. And the second thing to note? The first celebrates a milestone this year. “The library has been around for 100 years,” says Susan Greer, president of Harris County …

NORTH ADAMS – In recent weeks, people have been able to sit in the North Adams Public Library and read books or use computers for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, there’s one policy that’s here to stay: No more late fees. During the pandemic, the fee …

The Friends of Rehoboth Beach Public Library have launched a new fundraiser to support the library in purchasing new books, DVDs, periodicals and other materials. Each day in September, the name of a lucky ticket holder will be drawn to win $ 100 in gift certificates at local stores and restaurants. Raffle tickets are on …

As San Diego gears up for its next Pride Week, the San Diego Public Library will join in the fun with a few family-friendly programs focused on diversity and inclusion. Pride-themed storytelling hours that will include discussions about the books will be held on four dates from Tuesday to July 17, the library said. Those …

Photo by Derek Redd The Ohio County Library’s summer reading program this year, titled ‘Reading Colors Your World,’ allows customers to earn points for every minute of reading through July 17, with a chance to win weekly prizes. WHEELING – The Ohio County Library has a rainbow of events planned for “color the world” children …

Carolyn Thibodeaux shines with positivity. As a children’s librarian at the Port Arthur Public Library, one can sit and watch her interact with each child, knowing almost everything by name. It’s a job she’s been doing for 22 years. But decades ago, when the former paralegal decided to make the transition to education, she had …

What? A classical music concert by Boston violinist Anna Harris (CFA’20), former artist in residence at Boston Medical Center. When? Friday June 25, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and every Friday in August, from noon to 1 p.m. Find artists and schedule here. Or? Central branch of the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, …

The Delmont Public Library was among several topics discussed Tuesday in the American Library Association’s “Call Number with American Libraries” podcast. Librarian Denni Grassel was interviewed by host Phil Morehart about the library’s brand new outdoor learning center. After hosting an open house for the center on June 7, Grassel discussed finding a PNC Charitable …

SHUTESBURY – After back-and-forth discussions at Saturday’s annual town hall meeting about using more free money to lower property tax bills – a strategy the town used last year – voters finally approved a Budget of $ 6.63 million. Voters in the session, held in the field behind City Hall, also authorized the city to …

Los Alamos County Libraries Youth Services Director Melissa Mackey holds a copy of the book “Jabari Jumps”. Photo by Mayor O’Neill / losalamosreporter.com The first group of children follows the StoryWalk® Thursday evening between the White Rock Library and the Pinon Park Splash Pad. Courtesy photo BY MAYOR O’[email protected] The White Rock Library created a …

NEWARK – Philip Roth was not valuable for the books in his personal library. When he died in 2018, he left over 7,000 annotated paperbacks and hard covers, most of them stowed away in the built-in shelves of his Upper West Side apartment and home in Warren, Connecticut. He gave them to Newark Public Library, …

Find the Belmont Public Library Call: 617-489-2000 Location: 336 Concord Avenue, PO Box 125 Website: https://belmontpubliclibrary.net/ Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and closed on Sunday. No appointment or call is necessary. Open to navigation For museum passes …

Watertown Free Public Library programs are free and open to everyone. The library is open to navigation and checkouts, with curbside pickup available. Virtual programs are offered through Facebook Live and Zoom. For information, visit https://watertownlib.org. For adults CRAZY FILMS: “The artist of disaster”: 7 p.m. June 14 via Zoom. Watch “The Disaster Artist” on …

Submitted by the Bellingham Public Library The ribbon is cut! Bellingham Public Library Renovation of the ground floor of the central branch is officially over, and the following reopening details will allow for a gradual transition to in-person services. Starting Monday, June 7, the central branch will open at 50% capacity for limited in-person services, …

POTSDAM – The Potsdam Public Library, after going through a year-long shutdown caused by the double whammy of major interior renovations and COVID-19, is starting to emerge at the end of the tunnel. This week, the Potsdam Public Library officially opened for curbside pickup. Customers can now pick up or drop off books during business …

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State University Libraries recognized seven outstanding faculty and staff on Thursday, May 20, among its more than 500 employees. Professors and staff based at Penn State Berks and on the University Park campus were recognized. Faye Chadwell, Dean of Academic Libraries and Scholarly Communications, presided over a virtual awards ceremony …

LIVERMORE, CA – The Livermore Public Library offers a series of free early childhood courses for area residents that open a window of opportunity for local youth covering a range of topics. Sessions will begin June 1 and end August 14 at the Civic Center Library, located at 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Classes will take …