KVAL
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 ...

Poet, librarian, civil servant
Durham Herald Sun
By Cliff Bellamy During his 35 years with UNC Libraries, Jeffery Beam pursued what he calls two equally important callings – civil servant and poet. “From the beginning, I felt that being a civil servant is as high a calling as being a poet,” Beam said ...

KIRO Seattle
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
KING5.com -MyNorthwest.com -The Seattle Times
all 67 news articles »

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 ...

and more »

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 ...

and more »

More libraries, fewer churches
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
To me, the answer lies in building more libraries and fewer churches. How is it that you can drive a few blocks and find one church after another but can barely find a neighborhood library? Why do we feel that listening to someone else tell us how to ...

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. More>> Super Bowl Sunday is closing in ...

and more »

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 ...

and more »

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, ...

Wareham Week
Wareham loves its library
Wareham Week
By Jaime Rebhan | Feb 04, 2012 Photo by: Jaime Rebhan Wareham Police Lieutenant Kevin Walsh reads "Police Officers on Patrol" during the Love Your Library Rally on February 4. It's not often you get to make some noise at the Wareham Free Library.

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 ...

and more »

Yorkshire Post
Why we love our libraries
This is Nottingham
"I grew up in a house that had hardly any books in it, so libraries were the places where I discovered most of the books that inspired me to become a writer. Cultural hubs: Libraries are important community facilities, but are increasingly under threat ...
The Real Cost Of Library CutsHuffington Post UK
Library provides instruction for borrowing e-booksWicked Local
Libraries need funding to provide broad needs in today's worldSyracuse.com (blog)
Your Houston News -Canton Daily Ledger -Yorkshire Post
all 13 news articles »

Yorkshire Post
Why we love our libraries
This is Nottingham
"I grew up in a house that had hardly any books in it, so libraries were the places where I discovered most of the books that inspired me to become a writer. Cultural hubs: Libraries are important community facilities, but are increasingly under threat ...
Library provides instruction for borrowing e-booksWicked Local
Libraries need funding to provide broad needs in today's worldSyracuse.com (blog)
E-book rentals becoming more popular at county librariesYour Houston News
Huffington Post UK -Canton Daily Ledger -Yorkshire Post
all 13 news articles »

New reading tools help disabled better enjoy library
Bastrop Daily Enterprise
Morehouse Parish Library Systems Administrator Peggy Riles demonstrates the library's new Topaz machine which magnifies books and maps for legally blind patrons. By Vicki Adams A grant from the state-wide library system is putting technology in ...

and more »

Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Peter Gaw, of Notts County Council, talks about libraries as the UK celebrates ...
This is Nottingham
At a time where the watchword is austerity and difficult decisions are being taken, Notts County Council has made a public commitment to the future of its libraries. A celebration event such as National Library Day presents an excellent opportunity to ...
Libraries aren’t like supermarkets, they are magical places where dreams beginYorkshire Post
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library is celebrating National Libraries Day ...Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
National Library Day marks a year of protests against library closuresThe Guardian
Newbury Weekly News Group -LeftLion -Financial Times
all 36 news articles »

Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Peter Gaw, of Notts County Council, talks about libraries as the UK celebrates ...
This is Nottingham
At a time where the watchword is austerity and difficult decisions are being taken, Notts County Council has made a public commitment to the future of its libraries. A celebration event such as National Library Day presents an excellent opportunity to ...
Libraries aren’t like supermarkets, they are magical places where dreams beginYorkshire Post
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library is celebrating National Libraries Day ...Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
National Library Day marks a year of protests against library closuresThe Guardian
Newbury Weekly News Group -LeftLion -The Bookseller
all 36 news articles »

DOWNTOWN LAW LIBRARY READY TO REOPEN
U-T San Diego
SAN DIEGO — To those outside the legal community, the San Diego Law Library might not have seemed particularly useful, and its downtown branch — in a dark, windowless building next to the jail — certainly wasn't inviting. But for more than a year, ...

FRANCE 24
Gruffalo author's poem to save libraries
FRANCE 24
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has written in poem in support of protests at planned library closures. "Yes, come to the library! Browse and borrow, and help make sure it'll still be here tomorrow," says the poem, issued as part of National Libraries ...
Julia Donaldson poem against library closuresTelegraph.co.uk
Rhyming plea over library closuresThe Press Association
Children's laureate Julia Donaldson pens protest poemBBC News

all 196 news articles »

AFP
Gruffalo author's poem to save libraries
AFP
LONDON — 'Gruffalo' author Julia Donaldson has written in poem in support of protests against planned library closures in Britain. "Yes, come to the library! Browse and borrow, and help make sure it'll still be here tomorrow," says the poem, ...
Julia Donaldson poem against library closuresTelegraph.co.uk
Rhyming plea over library closuresBelfast Telegraph
Children's laureate Julia Donaldson pens protest poemBBC News

all 193 news articles »