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McCracken library aims to combat summer slide with reading program, kickoff party

PADUCAH — Live music, balloon art, face painting and hot dogs are all on deck for this year's summer reading kickoff party at McCracken County Public Library. The free, family-friendly event is the first of several summer events to keep local kids …

What people are saying about planned Wirral library cuts

She now works at the centre and Logan, now five, is a regular at the library describing it as his second home. She told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "I am on my own with him so it’s nice to have the community and you meet other people in the …

How this small library fills a big need for a Salt Lake City neighborhood

SALT LAKE CITY — Eight main or branch library locations are strategically scattered throughout Salt Lake City, but city leaders were well aware the map left a "big hole" in and around the Ballpark neighborhood. In fact, District 5, including …

Council approves $200K for new boilers at Bradford library

Disagreement remains over whether library board should be responsible to partially fund costs The discussion about boiler replacement led to a heated debate around spending authority in Bradford. Based on a report from Kevin Gale, the town’s facilities …

Pine Hearts Has Joined Secret Mode's Library Of Cozy Titles

Posted in: Games, Indie Games, Video Games | Tagged: Pine Hearts, Secret Mode After having been released for exactly one year, Pine Hearts has a new publisher, moving into the library of titles for Secret Mode Article Summary Pine Hearts finds a new home …

New library hits home run in Ballpark neighborhood

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood is celebrating a long-awaited addition that residents hope will transform their community. The new Ballpark Library Lab opened Friday, bringing library services to the only part of the city that …

Riverside Regional Library: Story Time with Chelsea Tornetto

We’ll have a special guest at this story time!! Local author Chelsea Tornetto will read her new book “Chalk the Walk,” which will be followed by fun indoor and outdoor activities. For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson. Riverside Regional Library 10:30 …

Riverside Regional Library: Day Trippers

Join us in sharing favorite day trip locations and recent trips. Whether you love hiking, history, antiquing or sampling local cuisine in a new town, this program is an opportunity for you to bypass the YELP reviews and share information about your …

Riverside Regional Library: Babaloo Music

We’ll get in the groove with Babaloo Music. Babaloo provides a high-energy show to engage children in literacy through learning songs, forms of music, and loads of movement. For all ages at the Main Branch, Jackson. Performance will also be held today at …

What’s on at the library in the month of June

AAPI Heritage Month: a love for Korean culture leads to library language class

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — At one branch of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library, one of the most popular things to check out isn't a book - it's a class. Marie Mortera learned more about the Korean language lessons directly from the instructor. "I …

Honesty library launched

A new public library coming to Silver Springs Shores

SILVER SPRINGS SHORES, Fla. (WCJB) - Silver Springs Shores will soon see a new public library. Marion County officials have been gathering input from the community since January on what they should name the library -- Silver Springs Shores Public Library …

Goshen library hosts Genealogy Spring Fling

GOSHEN — Local history buffs and amateur family sleuths gathered Saturday, May 3, for the Louisville Genealogy Society’s (LGS) Spring Fling at the Oldham County Public Library in Goshen, where they spent the day digging up their roots and swapping …

The Fifth Circuit on Library Selection and Removal Decisions and First Amendment Rights of Listeners

The primary argument supporting a claimed First Amendment prohibition on public libraries' excluding books based on viewpoint was the First Amendment right of listeners. The majority in today's Little v. Llano County en banc decision held that this …

Coaldale Public Library celebrating 80-year anniversary

The Coaldale Public Library is celebrating a historic birthday this year. 2025 marks its 80th anniversary, and festivities are set to take place in June. The milestone will start with the Pages of the Past: 80 Years of Library & Community History event …

Appeals court rules Texas library can remove books based on content

A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that public library patrons in Llano County, Texas cannot challenge the removal of books from the library and do not have a First Amendment right to receive information from a public library, calling a library's …

Riverside Regional Library: Garden Talk

How does your garden grow? Share photos, stories or if you’re starting to reap the rewards of your labor and want to participate in a harvest swap, join us for this month’s garden talk. For ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson. Riverside Regional Library …

Bethlehem Public Library News: Week of May 21st

Memorial Day closing reminder Bethlehem Public Library will be closed Memorial Day weekend Saturday-Monday, May 24-26. Be sure to look for us in the Town of Bethlehem Memorial Day parade on the 26th! Spring stroll If you’re out dodging raindrops on the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 wildfires on March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

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 …

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 …

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 …