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 ...

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Seattle Library lets people Watch Porn On their Computers
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Awkward Moment, when you see someone watching porn in public? 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 ...
Seattle libraries: No sleeping or eating allowed, but porn-watching OKSeattle Post Intelligencer
Despite Complaints, Seattle Public Libraries Say They Won't Censor PornKUOW NPR
Seattle Library Upholds Man's Right To Watch Porn On Its ComputersGeekosystem
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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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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
Friends of Rockland library winter book clearanceknox.VillageSoup.com
Chatham Friends of the Library to host book saleIndependent Press - NJ.com
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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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.

Arma City Library to offer computer classes
Pittsburg Morning Sun
By Anonymous ARMA — The Arma City Library will offer three computer classes, open to the public, in February. Computer Basics will be held from 1 to 2 pm Fridays, beginning Feb. 3. Intro to the Internet will be held from 1 to 2 pm Mondays, starting ...

NJ Association of Verismo Opera to Perform at Leonia Public Library Saturday ...
ParamusPost.com
By Mel Fabrikant Saturday, February 04, 2012, 06:20 AM EST The NJ Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera) returns to the Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, in Leonia, New Jersey, with its new program, Moments in Opera, Saturday, ...

Fenway News Online
Boston Public Library to Host Authors and Lecturers in February
Fenway News Online
BOSTON – The Boston Public Library (BPL) will host authors and speakers in February who will share their expertise on topics ranging from the Civil War to the scale of the universe. Among the distinguished visitors are the President of the ...

New reading tools help disabled better enjoy library
Bastrop Daily Enterprise
The Morehouse Parish Library now has an Accessibility Workstation available for citizens with disabilities. It derives from the State Library of Louisiana, which is providing workstations in public libraries across the Pelican State.

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" Community Calendar"
Bend Bulletin
Learn about the benefits of the locavore movement and meet the Central Oregon locavores at a free presentation, 2 pm today in the Brooks Room at the Bend Public Library. “THE SPITFIRE GRILL”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents the musical about a ...

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" Community Calendar"
Bend Bulletin
Learn about the benefits of the locavore movement and meet the Central Oregon locavores at a free presentation, 2 pm today in the Brooks Room at the Bend Public Library. “THE SPITFIRE GRILL”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents the musical about a ...

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Troy Library Gives Away Free Books to New Patrons
Patch.com
As part of Library Lovers Month, individuals who sign up for a new library card in February receive a free book. By Jen Anesi Bonita Olesen, of Troy, searches the shelves at the Troy Public Library for titles to take on vacation last fall.
BOOKS PLUS: Holds on hold at Coquitlam libraryThe Tri-City News
Friends of Rockland library winter book clearanceknox.VillageSoup.com
Big Book Sale set at library in BrightonRochester Democrat and Chronicle

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Winter Haven Public Library to Host Jobs Forum
The Ledger
9 at 7 pm at the Winter Haven Public Library, Speakers will be Jim DeGennaro, senior marketing manager for Central Florida Development Council, and Chanda Bennett, comprehensive plan administrator for Polk County Office of Planning and Development.

DC Public Library's fine forgiveness program ending after 2 months
Washington Post
WASHINGTON — The DC Public Library's fine forgiveness program is coming to an end. Sunday is the last day for the “Check It In” amnesty program, which began in December. The program encourages library patrons to turn in lost, overdue or damaged ...

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Portsmouth Library, Women's Club plan non-profit Community Fair
Foster's Daily Democrat
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Public Library and the Portsmouth College Women's Club are seeking participants for the first annual 'Portsmouth Network for Good' Community Fair, an event for small non-profits. The fair will assist small Portsmouth-based ...

OCEANSIDE: Maryland company says it can run city's libraries cheaper
North County Times
A private Maryland company says it can save Oceanside $300000 to $400000 annually by taking over operation of the city's two libraries. Library Systems and Services of Germantown, Md., suggested the savings in a preliminary assessment it gave the city ...

Milwaukee Public Library Board to hold public meeting on East Library ...
Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
Library Director Paula Kiely and the Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to update the community on the plans for the redevelopment of the East Library property on Wednesday, February 8 from 6-7 pm at the East Library.

Reading to dogs at Oshkosh Public Library boosts reading skills
The Oshkosh Northwestern
It might look like storytime for dogs, but its the humans who benefit from a program at Oshkosh Public Library that helps children to become better readers. The "Read to a Dog" program pairs children with trained reading/therapy dogs to improve ...

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Chicago public libraries announce Monday schedule
ABC7Chicago.com
February 3, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Chicago's public libraries will be open for four hours on Monday afternoons starting next week. Library hours will be 2 until 6 pm on Mondays whenever Chicago Public Schools are in session.
Chicago Public Libraries Set To Reopen Monday AfternoonsProgress Illinois
City announces new Monday hours for librariesChicago Tribune
Libraries to Reopen on MondaysNBC Chicago (blog)

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