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Shawnee Public Library opens StoryWalk

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 29, 2022

Shawnee Public Library The Shawnee Public Library had a great day on Saturday, April 23 as it cut the ribbon to officially open the StoryWalk® at Rotary Boy Scout Park and celebrated Earth Day with Spark a Change:…

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Brooklyn National Library gives teens free access to e-books in protest against book ban

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 28, 2022

Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New YorkThe Brooklyn Public Library said it has made its entire collection of e-books and audiobooks freely available to teens across the United States. The library said this was done to protest the recent trend of…

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The National Library of Qatar kicks off the summer with an exciting lineup of events

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 28, 2022

The Qatar National Library (QNL) will kick off the summer season with a series of events and activities that provide learning and development opportunities for children and young adults and explore historical and scientific topics. The…

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Meet Our New Teen Librarian – Shaw Local

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 27, 2022

Say hello to Aimee Marx, now the Teen Services Librarian at the Batavia Public Library. Although Aimee has worked in the Adult Services Department since September 2019, she recently took on the responsibility of Teen Librarian.You may have…

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Paris: the National Library renovated to reopen to the public – Culture

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 26, 2022

PARIS - The last boxes must be transported, the last pieces of the museum will be exhibited to renew the National Library of France (BnF), located in the heart of Paris.Installed in the 18th century, in a group of prestigious…

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What the National Library of Uganda does :: Uganda Radionetwork

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 25, 2022

Helen Muyomba, head of information and reference service at the library, says 150 authors submitted 17,096 books last year, a good sign that Ugandans are writing and recognizing the importance of the National Library.…

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Westfield Washington Public Library Increases Patron Access with Outreach Vehicle • Current Edition

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 24, 2022

The Westfield Washington Public Library is growing in more ways than one. In addition to having a new, larger building under construction near Westfield Boulevard, the library recently added a motorized vehicle to reach…

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Upcoming programs and events at the Racine Public Library from April 25 to May 1

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 22, 2022

Here is a list of upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library.Note: COVID-19 safety information for RPL can be found under programming information. Library services and event registration Week of April 25 to May 1 Sign up for…

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Celebrating Poetry Month and National Library Week | Columnists

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 21, 2022

HOOD COUNTY LIBRARYJennifer Logsdon, director of the Hood County Library, is a 23-year-old former public…

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Brennan receives AACN Award for her work at the National Library of Medicine

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 21, 2022

Newswise - The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) will present Patricia Flatley Brennan, PhD, RN with its AACN Pioneering Spirit Award.The AACN Pioneering Spirit Award, one of AACN's visionary leadership awards, recognizes…

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May Programs at Pine Island Public Library | News, Sports, Jobs

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 21, 2022

Next month's slate of activities at the Pine Island Public Library has topics for all ages. The following programs are free to the public. Adult programs Download…

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Belize National Library Service, Embassy of Mexico in Belize celebrate World Book Day

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 20, 2022

Views : 188 Posted: Wednesday, April 20, 2022. 5:32 p.m. CST. Photo credit: Embassy of Mexico By Ruben Morales Iglesias: To celebrate World Book Day on April 23, the Embassy of Mexico in Belize and…

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Does the FAFSA money you get have to be repaid?

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 20, 2022

The kind of assistance you get after submitting your FAFSA determines whether you'll be required to repay it. However, a limited number of grants, scholarships, and work-study monies don't need to be repaid. Your subsidized,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

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View of the National Library of Indonesia

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 20, 2022

Photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows a four-storey library at the National Library in Jakarta, Indonesia. The National Library of Indonesia has the most comprehensive collection of publications in Indonesia. Manuscripts written on…

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Brookings Registry | The director of the National Library of Medicine will speak at SDSU

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 19, 2022

BROOKINGS – Health researchers, educators and knowledge-hungry lay enthusiasts have the opportunity to hear from the custodian of a goldmine of health knowledge at the April 21 Distinguished Deans Lecture, presented by South Dakota State…

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Durango Public Library Acting Director Takes New Position – The Durango Herald

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 19, 2022

Study underway to determine the feasibility of a special tax district The Durango City and La Plata County governments are considering whether to ask voters!-->…

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Ellwood City Public Library activities for the week of April 18 – Ellwood City, PA news

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 16, 2022

Posted By: EllwoodCity.org Staff April 16, 2022 The Town of Ellwood Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE: The library has partnered…

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National Library puts rare and historic haggadahs online

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 15, 2022

JTA — 13th-century Sephardic Haggadah from Catalonia, Spain. A 15th century haggadah from Prague. A 20th century haggadah from Fez, Morocco. For the first time, a selection of some of the most historic haggadahs from the National…

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Haverhill Public Library is helping WHAV celebrate the launch of the first FM station 74 years ago…

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 14, 2022

Haverhill Public Library is today helping WHAV celebrate another milestone - the first of what would be three different WHAV FM radio launches that took place 74 years ago. The library is sharing its special collections archive of WHAV…

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King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives and National Library of Kazakhstan sign MoU

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 12, 2022

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South Irving Public Library Now Offers Wi-Fi Hotspots

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 11, 2022

The Irving Public Library now offers Wi-Fi hotspots to provide Irving residents with free Internet access at home. Any Irving resident with a full library access card can borrow one for three weeks. To check for an access point, visit…

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National Library of Israel makes rare editions of the Haggadah available for download ahead of…

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 11, 2022

A detail of a 1556 printed copy of the Haggadah published in Prague - one of only two surviving copies. Photo: National Library of Israel In anticipation of the upcoming Passover holiday, the National Library of Israel is making some of…

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Kazakhstan Embassy donates over 500 books to National Library of Azerbaijan

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 10, 2022

NUR-SULTAN - The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Azerbaijan on April 6 handed over more than 500 books to the Mirza Fatali Akhundov National Library of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two…

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Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library Hosts Egg Hunt

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 9, 2022

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Clarksburg-Harrison County Public Library held a free egg hunt for children up to 10 years old earlier today. Over 5,000 eggs were filled with Easter candy and hidden on the first floor of the library.…

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Idina Menzel and John Lithgow talk children’s books during National Library Week – The…

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 8, 2022

Libraries and the connection they provide through their vast print and multimedia collections, technology services, programming and courses exist far beyond the confines of National Library Week. But the American Library…

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Upcoming Events at the Frank Sarris Public Library | Canonsburg Magazine

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 8, 2022

The Frank Sarris Public Library is located at 35 N. Jefferson Ave. Our…

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Celebrate National Library Week April 3-9

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 6, 2022

National Library Week runs from April 3-9 and the Grand County Library District (GCLD) is here to tell you about our libraries and invite you to visit any of our locations to read, research, rest or relax. Did you know…

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REEDSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY: Organizing Series Featured at Reedsburg Public Library | Community

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 6, 2022

Reedsburg Public Library If organizing is beyond your control and your to-do list is overwhelming, you'll want to attend the next two presentations by Melanie…

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“Save Like a Squirrel”: Improving Financial Health with the Milwaukee Public Library | WUWM 89.7 FM

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 4, 2022

Every month on lake effect, we're partnering with the Milwaukee Public Library for our Book of the Month series to bring you new reading recommendations. For this month's pick, we'll hear from…

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National Library Week gets off to a wild start in Wheeling | News, Sports, Jobs

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 4, 2022

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Reddick Library in Ottawa will celebrate National Library Week with giveaways and raffles – Shaw…

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 3, 2022

Ottawa's Reddick Library will be celebrating National Library Week Monday, April 4 through Saturday, April 9 by giving away goody bags, free yard posters and gift cards by raffle to Prairie Fox Books.April is National Brunch Month. To…

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Kingsport Public Library prepares for a busy April | Sunday stories

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 3, 2022

ContributedKINGSPORT — The Kingsport Public Library will host a number of events this month for children and…

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Dauphin County Library System Launches National Library Week, Releases Connectivity Survey

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 1, 2022

Dauphin County Commissioners George Hartwick (right) and Mike Pries read to St. Stephen students at the McCormick Riverfront Library. On Friday morning, Dauphin County Commissioners read to a group of students from St.…

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Phoenixville Public Library offers free programs in April – Timesherald

Patricia R. Dorman Apr 1, 2022

The Phoenixville Public Library will host a free in-person presentation, "Phoenixville's Early Inns and Taverns," on Monday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. John Keenan of the Phoenixville Area Historical Society will be the presenter. Join us for…