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New York's Oldest Library Chronicles a Young Country's Birth
51+ min ago (768+ words) The New York Sun...
Suffolk Sheriff Releases Updated History Book Commemorating America's 250th Anniversary
38+ min ago (206+ words) Long Island. com Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D announced the release of a revised edition of Sheriffs of Suffolk County, a book chronicling the rich history of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office The original publication has also been digitized, allowing…...
Reading District Libraries staff member named to 2027 Caldecott Committee
47+ min ago (331+ words) Now recruiting foster parents! You can make a difference in the life of a child Empowering youth and families through foster care, mental health & education Berks County's own chamber orchestra, serving our community since 2014. Now Hiring! Hatchery, Farm Ground Utility,…...
Libraries awarded America 250 Book Collection Grant
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (133+ words) The Santa Rosa County Library System has been awarded a $4, 500 America250 Book Collection grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. Grant funding has allowed the library system to expand its collection with…...
Coshocton Bookfest set for July 25 at Lake Park
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (981+ words) The first Coshocton Bookfest invites everyone including readers and writers to come promote and celebrate books, reading and literacy at the Lake Park Pavilion from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday, July 25. The indoor event is free to attend and includes all genres for…...
George Mason Friends Four-Day Book Sale in Annandale (9/26/2026)
20+ hour, 57+ min ago (233+ words) George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA, Virginia 22003 The George Mason Friends will hold their semi-annual Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale from Wednesday evening, September 23 through Sunday, September 27, 2026. A Preview Sale…...
Skaneateles Library book sale coming July 9-12
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (101+ words) Eagle News Online Skaneateles has many summer events that draw people from near and far. One of them is the annual Skaneateles Library book sale, which for years was known for having people lining up well in advance on opening…...
Eagle-Eyed Social Media User Slams Air Force One 'Library"
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (326+ words) Screenshot via Fox News. A sharp-eyed social media user called out an unusual feature on the new, $400-million Air Force One after the aircraft's Wednesday debut: a shelf full of apparently fake books. The critique was sparked by a bubbly…...
Tameside Libraries turn up the volume on reading with this year's Summer Reading Challenge
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (561+ words) Thursday, 2 July 2026 11: 05 Libraries across Tameside are inviting children to discover the joy of reading through Read to the Beat! " the music-themed Summer Reading Challenge 2026. The free, annual challenge, organised by The Reading Agency, launches with Super Sign-Up Saturday on Saturday…...
Austin weighs new protections against book ban efforts
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (932+ words) by Sam Stark, Austin Current July 2, 2026 Austin deserves strong local journalism. Join thousands of readers getting Austin Current's newsletter every Monday and Thursday. As book bans surge across Texas and the country, Austin's Library Commission is urging the City Council…...