Library News Monitoring

NGO resources Ofori Panin Model JHS library, to improve reading habits 

By Bertha Badu-Agyei Akyem-Osino, May 24, GNA-Care for Society Network International (CfSNI), a non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has resourced the Amoatia Ofori Panin Model Junior High School Library at Osino, to improve reading habits of the students.  …

Art collection at A.K. Smiley Public Library to be topic for Redlands AAUW

Nathan Gonzales, archivist and head of special collections at Redlands’ A.K. Smiley Public Library, will present “Art Right Under Your Nose: Collected Treasures at the Smiley Library“ when the Redlands branch of American Association of University Women …

Seven Fifth Circuit Judges on Public Library Selection and Curation Decisions as Government Speech

As I noted yesterday, a ten-judge Fifth Circuit majority held that the Free Speech Clause doesn't secure a right of readers to access material in a public library, and thus generally doesn't constrain public library selection and removal decisions. …

Judge James Ho's Concurrence in the Fifth Circuit Library Decision: Positive Rights vs. Negative Rights

An excerpt from Judge Ho's concurrence in the Little v. Llano County en banc decision (he also joined the majority opinion as to listener interests and the seven-judge decision as to library curation decisions being government speech): The Constitution …

Get Ready for a Summer of Reading, Activity, and Fun at Camp Verde Community Library!

Camp Verde, AZ — Make your summer bright and colorful with Camp Verde Community Library! The theme for the 2025 Summer Reading Program is Color Your World, and staff at the library have put together 6 weeks of activities designed to encourage summer …

American Legion Post #62 Smith Mountain Lake to have Memorial Day Ceremony at SML/Moneta Library

On Memorial Day, American Legion Post #62 Smith Mountain Lake will have a Memorial Day Ceremony and Wreath Laying to honor our fallen service men and women at 11:30 a.m. at the Smith Mountain Lake/Moneta Library located at 13641 Moneta Road. The event …

Tales From Utah Valley: Color our world at the library

Courtesy Jeremy HallLaura Giles For many children, summer break has begun. However, reading and learning can continue throughout the weeks of summer. Local libraries are here to help with keeping kids — and adults — engaged with reading and other fun yet …

The Librarian of Congress Should Support the Founders’ Goal of Protecting American Creators

President Donald Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on May 9. Since then, he’s announced that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will assume the role of acting librarian of Congress. Trump’s ultimate decision of whom to appoint as the …

Hanceville library hosting poetry night May 30 

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville will host a live poetry night on Friday, May 30, from 6-7 p.m. Library Manager Teresa Rivera said anyone can attend. “We will have the ambience, a microphone and a sign-up sheet,” Rivera …

Warsaw Community Public Library — Meet Award-Winning Author Bob Shea

InkFreeNews.com Posted May 24, 2025  Updated: May 21, 2025 @ 8:37 AM Image provided by Warsaw Community Public Library. By Amy Mann Youth Services Warsaw Community Public Library WARSAW — If an award-winning author and illustrator of some of your favorite …

Read with therapy dogs at the Putnam County libraries

The Putnam County Public Library District announced the continuation of its Tales with Tails – Reading Dogs program in June at the Granville branch. This literacy-focused initiative offers children a unique and engaging opportunity to enhance their reading …

Sheikha Bodour visits French National Library in Paris

Forging lasting cultural partnerships Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, accompanied by Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA, and a delegation from the Authority, was received by Gilles Pécout, President of the National Library of France, along with Madame Marie …

SBA’s visit to Paris: National Library of France and SBA forge links

Sharjah: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), visited the National Library of France in Paris (Bibliotheque nationale de France). The visit aimed to strengthen Sharjah’s cultural cooperation with one of …

Digi libraries in 400 villages of Prayagraj to enhance learning experience of kids

“The Need to Belong” at Springfield Library

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Saturday, June 7, at 11 a.m., come to a special presentation at the library with Adam Boyce, of West Windsor, Vt., called “The Need to Belong.” This fun and interesting talk is about how learning your family history can help you …

Beloved cat escapes after Alabama library catches fire: ‘Max is safe!’

Albertville Public library caught fire Wednesday night after a lightning strike. But the good news is that Max, the library’s beloved cat, escaped safely with the help of first responders. The library, called a “cornerstone of the community”, caught fire …

Library board receives unbudgeted money

The receipt of a substantial amount of unexpected revenues was one of the main topics for the Pike County Public Library District Board of Trustees during its meeting May 15. Director of Libraries Delania Adkins explained the money was from AEP. “According …

Denver Public Library apologizes for removal of Black history displays at Blair-Caldwell library

Tamara Rhone wants to know what happened to a showcase inside Denver’s Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library that displayed memorabilia from her father’s pioneering Black law firm. A few months ago, staff removed the display case in the library’ …

'The Librarians: The Next Chapter' Review: Comfort Viewing Filled with Compelling Misadventures

Successful supernatural television series like Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Charmed had a winning combination of great casting and compelling storylines, making them perfect comfort viewing. Dean Devlin (Independence Day, Stargate, Godzilla) …

Above-Normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Predicts 13 To 19 Named Storms, 6 To 10 Hurricanes

Trusted Leader In Hurricane Protection Solutions Says South Florida Homeowners Should Be Prepared Prior to Season Start June 1 WEST PALM BEACH,, FL, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Florida continues to recover from last year …

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the April 2-22 Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA ...

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in 16 counties who sustained damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 2-22. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Oklahoma Survivors Affected by the March Wildfires and Straight-line Winds Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Oklahoma homeowners and renters in seven counties who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21. Financial assistance is available to …

South Texas Survivors Affected by the March 26-28 Severe Storms and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for South Texas homeowners and renters in four counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Nelson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Nelson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on May 23, for severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. How To Apply for FEMA …

Express Restoration Now Offers Professional Equipment Rentals in Edmond, OK

Express Restoration Launches Equipment Rental Services in Edmond, OK EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is proud to announce the launch of its professional equipment rental services, now available to …

South Carolina Game Warden named Governor’s State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

SCDNR’s Lance Corporal Mike Norris becomes the Palmetto State’s Top Cop for 2024 COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lance Corporal Gene “Mike” Norris III, a law enforcement officer (game warden) with the S.C. …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 26–28, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Public …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding and wildfires from March 14-19, 2025. Public …

McDowell County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed for Memorial Day, permanently closing Thursday, May 29

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and is scheduled to close permanently Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. The McDowell County center offers the last in-person …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Daviess County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Daviess County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hart County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hart County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

Another Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A second Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The …