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Elgin library showcases black history at festival
Chicago Daily Herald
By Elena Ferrarin Gail Borden Public Library patron Diana Carson had barely started to check out the annual Black History Family Festival on Saturday in Elgin when she learned something new. “I read about the Buffalo Soldiers; I didn't know about them ...
Famous Author Shares Life Story at Peoria LibraryCIproud.com

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Saving the library one cookie at a time
KVAL
When a six-year-old found out about budget problems facing Douglas County libraries, she said she had to help. “I love my library,” said first grader Lolly Frost at the Mildred Whipple Library in Drain on Saturday. But when Lolly found out that a lack ...

Perry Creek Branch Library could survive budget cuts
Sioux City Journal
SIOUX CITY -- The Perry Creek Branch Library appears likely to escape the chopping block for a second time, but the future of the Sergeant Floyd Riverboat Museum & Welcome Center was less clear after budgetary discussions Saturday.
Perry Creek clears hurdle to stay openKTIV

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Seattle Library lets people Watch Porn On their Computers
Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm
Well, it's not so awkward at the Seattle's Lake City library, because they allow anyone to view porn on their public computers. It's actually a good thing to give freedom to people to use computer without censoring, but on the other hand it might ...
Seattle libraries: No sleeping or eating allowed, but porn-watching OKSeattle Post Intelligencer
Seattle libraries say watching Internet porn okay, eating, sleeping not allowedExaminer.com
Seattle Library Upholds Man's Right To Watch Porn On Its ComputersGeekosystem
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Wallingford library program connects kids with environment
Meriden Record-Journal
WALLINGFORD - Ruth Gaffey, the public library's director of children's services, stood Saturday morning before the library's Community Room with a cup of coffee, and gave passersby a chance to learn more about the town's natural environment.

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African-American leaders discuss 'Closing The Gap' at library forum
The Flint Journal - MLive.com
Ewing was one of several community leaders gathered at Flint Public Library for the event. FLINT, Michigan -- There were several sources of information available at the "African American Leaders Closing The Gap" forum on Saturday, but the message was ...

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Letter: Rockford library management 101
Rockford Register Star
By Anonymous The library is not any different from a retail business that provides a product. The library has to know who its customers are and what they are checking out and accessing. Basic information should be and should have been compiled for ...

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BOOKS PLUS: Holds on hold at Coquitlam library
The Tri-City News
The Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library is a not-for-profit group of volunteers whose purpose is to encourage increased use of Coquitlam Public Library facilities, advocate on behalf of the library and its users and help improve library services.
Troy Library Gives Away Free Books to New PatronsPatch.com
Huntsville library volunteer loves to help people find a good book at a great ...al.com (blog)
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Diary was no wimpy kid on library's lending list
Edmonton Journal
EDMONTON - And the winner of the award for most popular DVD at the Edmonton Public Library goes to — Up. The 93 copies of the animated film about a grumpy old man who floats away in his house with a young stowaway aboard were taken out or renewed 3463 ...

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Renovated Library Set to Reopen April 2
The Missourian
Washington Public Library Director Nell Redhage looks out one of the new windows facing Lafayette Street near the new entrance to the renovated library as a worker performs gutter work on the exterior of the building in the background.

Tuskegee Airmen visit Willingboro Library
phillyBurbs.com
Six Tuskegee Airmen — all in their late 80's or early 90's — picked up the microphone on Saturday and shared their World War II experiences with a standing room only crowd or excited listeners that packed the meeting hall at the library.

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PC-Rye Brook Library Celebrates Grand Opening
The Daily Rye
by Patrick Stapleton (email) 1 hour ago PORT CHESTER, NY – The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library held a festive, event-filled grand opening on Saturday after a year of renovations to the site. Various changes were made to the library, ...

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Hammond hosts “Take Your Child to the Library Day”
WQOW TV News 18
By Mike Joyce - email The Hammond Library held their first ever "Take Your Child to the Library Day". Kids of all ages enjoyed a day full of stories, crafts, games, movies and scavenger hunts at the Hammond Public Library. The library says although 12 ...
Libraries encourage families to stop byNorwich Bulletin
Take Your Child to the Library DayConnectcut Plus
Bring Your Child To the Library Day TodayPatch.com
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E-books coming to Lansdale Library
Daily Local News
By DAN SOKIL LANSDALE - E-books are coming soon to the Lansdale Public Library, and the library's bottom line is back in the black thanks to plenty of fundraising last year. At a recent borough council meeting, council passed a 2012 library budget that ...

"Little Free Library" In Mankato
KEYC TV
More>> Instead of rows and rows of bookshelves, Bruce Blaisdell's library is modest and charming. No library card is required. There are no fines. In fact, library users are encouraged to take any book they want and keep it.

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Architect: library, archives and museum project ready to go this summer
The Republic
AP JUNEAU, Alaska — The architect for the new state Library, Archives and Museum building says they'll be ready to build in July. Brian Meissner of ECI/Hyer, Inc. told a public forum Thursday that the project still needs another $90 million in ...

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Activities at County Library
Cape May County Herald (press release)
By Press Release The Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a wide variety of health & exercise courses throughout the week. Classes are free and registration is not required. For more information, please call your local library.

Treuer to discuss 'Rez Life' Feb. 15 at library
Park Rapids Enterprise
15 at the Park Rapids Area Library. Author David Treuer will read from his recently released “Rez Life” Feb. 15 at the Park Rapids Area Library. David Treuer, originally from the Bemidji area, will entertain audiences with readings from his recently ...

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Big Read campaign gearing up at 10 libraries
Chicago Daily Herald
Here's a sampling of programs, all offered at the Lisle Library, 777 Front St., connected to this year's The Big Read campaign. Register by calling (630) 971-1675 or through the Events Calendar at thebigread.org. But trust us on this, ...

Iowa City courts Little Free Library Project
Chicago Tribune
IOWA CITY, Iowa— Iowa City could see a new addition to its literature-friendly atmosphere, in the form of miniature libraries. Officials with the Little Free Library Project -- which distributes and encourages small cabinet-sized, outdoor libraries ...

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