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Indiana library ends after-hours Wi-Fi over safety concern - News & Observer

Indiana library ends after-hours Wi-Fi over safety concernNews & ObserverThe Kokomo-Howard County Public Library’s director says the decision to shut off the wireless internet when the downtown Kokomo branch is closed came after a patron said she felt uncomfortable going into the alley area at night where its book return …read more

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Jay-Niles Memorial Library looking ahead to busy autumn - Daily Bulldog

Daily BulldogJay-Niles Memorial Library looking ahead to busy autumnDaily BulldogThe library is also benefiting from a Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation Grant – $25,000 grant it received in September for new technology, furnishings and programming. The library applied for this grant with the intention of improving access to … …read more

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A week geared toward teen readers - Omaha World-Herald

Omaha World-HeraldA week geared toward teen readersOmaha World-HeraldA full schedule can be found at omahalibrary.org. Additional teen programs such as Cooking for Teens, Teen Advisory Board and teen technology events can be found at your local library branch throughout the year. There are also many book lists for teens …und …read more

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New, expansive meeting room for Cottonwood Library - Camp Verde Bugle

Camp Verde BugleNew, expansive meeting room for Cottonwood LibraryCamp Verde BugleThe Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) is the only federal program exclusively for libraries and is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Grant funds are distributed to libraries nationwide for projects that help …und weitere …read more

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Library events, Oct. 8-14, 2017 - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette

Library events, Oct. 8-14, 2017Champaign/Urbana News-GazetteAt 10 a.m. Tuesday at the main library, Ben Newell, president of Build Equinox, will share how the firm’s technology improves ventilation in homes. The presentation is part of Tuesdays at Ten, a series introducing technology and other innovations … …read more

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Hibbing Public Library Notes Oct. 8, 2017 - Hibbing Daily Tribune

Hibbing Public Library Notes Oct. 8, 2017Hibbing Daily TribuneHello, library lovers. Word on the street is that your friendly local librarians have just snagged a bunch of super cool new computers for the library. If you need to make something better, faster, or stronger, now you can! Your library has …read more

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New research center houses decades of Texas State archives - Texas State University - The University Star

New research center houses decades of Texas State archivesTexas State University – The University StarThe Science, Technology and Advanced Research Park, otherwise known as STAR Park, opened the Archives and Research Center Sept. 20. This new addition will … It will open up space in the library so that we …read more

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This week at your public library - Carlsbad Current-Argus

Carlsbad Current-ArgusThis week at your public libraryCarlsbad Current-ArgusI can tell the school year is in full swing by the number of students turning up at the library these days; younger kids are looking for books to help with reading practice; older ones have come by to look for assistance with …read more

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Local library aficionados recognized for advocacy at first-ever gala - Kenosha News

Kenosha NewsLocal library aficionados recognized for advocacy at first-ever galaKenosha NewsBrown, who has long been known as a champion of libraries, was honored Saturday during the Kenosha Public Library’s inaugural gala at Simmons Library. Her late husband, Howard, also was recognized posthumously for the many contributions he made … …read more

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Moorhead Public Library hosting reading sessions with therapy pets - Valley News Live

Valley News LiveMoorhead Public Library hosting reading sessions with therapy petsValley News LiveMoorhead, MN – People of all ages got a chance to read to some very good listeners. The Moorhead Public Library hosted 15 minute reading sessions with local therapy pets Saturday from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Participants would read …read more

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What's New at the AK Smiley Public Library: Check out books on Yellowstone and the Pacific Crest Trail - Redlands Daily Facts

Redlands Daily FactsWhat’s New at the AK Smiley Public Library: Check out books on Yellowstone and the Pacific Crest TrailRedlands Daily FactsThe A.K. Smiley Public Library has many travel guidebooks to choose from, but there are also selections of historical and cultural books that give more depth and understanding to …read more

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At Stettler Public Library, something for everyone Oct. 14 - Stettler Independent

At Stettler Public Library, something for everyone Oct. 14Stettler IndependentOh, the time of turkey, pumpkin pie and family. Yes, Thanksgiving is this weekend and the Stettler Public Library has something to keep everyone busy while waiting for the family to arrive. Discover your roots and explore your family tree with …read more

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Penn Jillette on books

Topic: BooksPeople forget how useful books are.

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Watching porn in public libraries okay? - Toronto Sun

Toronto SunWatching porn in public libraries okay?Toronto SunViewing hard-core porn in a public library could almost be described as 50 shades of grey zone. An Ottawa mother of two young girls — ages 11 and 13 — recently sparked the debate over whether patrons over 18 should be allowed to …read more

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Chamber brings Spanish to English class to Lodi Public Library - Lodi News-Sentinel

Chamber brings Spanish to English class to Lodi Public LibraryLodi News-SentinelThe Lodi District Chamber of Commerce is looking for local residents who wish they knew a little more English or Spanish. With the help of its members, the chamber is hosting a Spanish to English Biz Class at the Lodi …read more

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Indianapolis Public Library reveals contents from a 100-year-old time capsule - Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis StarIndianapolis Public Library reveals contents from a 100-year-old time capsuleIndianapolis StarOn Saturday, the Indianapolis Public Library celebrated its 100th anniversary with the unveiling of a time capsule from 1917. Many of the capsule’s contents, some of which date back to the 1860s, were on display at the celebration. The …read more

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Wisconsin Film Festival screening comes to Sun Prairie Public Library - hngnews.com

hngnews.comWisconsin Film Festival screening comes to Sun Prairie Public Libraryhngnews.comIt will be the first time a Wisconsin Film Festival full-length film has been screened at the Sun Prairie Public Library, said Jaime Vaché, a librarian at the Pinney branch of the Madison Public Library. Along with her colleague Steve Winnicki, …read more

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