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Drag Queen Story Hour is back in New York schools and libraries like it never left – because it isn’t. After outrage from parents who didn’t think their children needed to be read about non-binary pronouns and toddlers by men and women dressed as the opposite sex, New York City continued to fund and developing …

May 22 marks the start of History Week. Local museums and libraries are planning events to be held throughout the week that will help educate the Erie community about its history. The Hagen History Center hosted a free admission day on Sunday to kick off the start of History Week in hopes of uniting community …

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Fill your summer with events and activities, reading challenges, and the chance to win great prizes by signing up for the New Orleans Public Library’s annual Summer Fun program. It starts June 1. Libraries across the country are running summer reading programs to encourage reading as a lifelong habit, help children and teens maintain their …

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) – All through next week, the Erie County Public Library has partnered with other organizations to promote the preservation of history. From May 22-28, the library will host events and workshops at its branches, in the community, and via Zoom. Over 25 participating organizations and individuals will offer over 30 different programs throughout the …

North Yorkshire Libraries and two county museums are joining forces to encourage residents to discover and appreciate their community’s heritage during Local History Month in May. Events will take place in county libraries while the Ryedale Folk Museum and the Dales Countryside Museum have dialect and language as their theme for the month. These events …

Writing a comprehensive history of libraries is no easy task. Questions of definition, purpose, accessibility and function need to be addressed. Not only are there no unique answers to these questions, but the answers change over time and vary from region to region. Andrew Pettegree and Authur der Weduwen take on this difficult task in …

Events are held at county libraries while the Ryedale Folk Museum and the Dales Countryside Museum focus on dialect and language for the month. These events are part of a research project into the way we speak, carried out by the University of Leeds. Chrys Mellor, General Manager of Libraries, said: “Dialect and language are …

I am happy to report that Otis Library has been selected for another special collaborative project of statewide significance. titled the Community History Project, participating institutions will use history and contemporary collecting practices to ensure that the stories and experiences of minority communities affected by the pandemic are not lost in time. A launch event …

Monday 09 May 2022 18:42 (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Cultural venues, including museums, galleries and public libraries, will receive an injection of £128million to improve accessibility to the arts and safeguard their future. Organizations are now encouraged by the government to submit expressions of interest to receive support following the previous allocation of £48million …

In the fall of 2019, a new Virtual Reality (VR) facility came to India much to the delight of fans of the new technology in the country. This VR artwork was especially important for book lovers. It was Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis in VR. Visitors wearing headphones virtually entered the bedroom of Kafka’s character, Gregor Samsa, …

PORTSMOUTH – If you’re visiting a museum, looking for free entertainment, learning to express yourself, starting your garden, facing tough choices, thinking about books and films, cycling or helping your community this month – visit your local library. We can’t say it enough! They have everything you need and their friendly staff can’t wait to …

ATKINSON — Friends of the Library Biannual Sale of books and garage sale will be held in conjunction with the Town Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books will be sold per bag for $5 to $20, depending on bag size. Bring your own bag or buy one …

Along with community-wide improvements around the world, individuals in the United States are growing their own food at home, creating positive environmental change household by household. 1. United States “Climate Victory Gardens” feed Americans while contributing to a healthier environment. During World War I and World War II, some 20 million families across the United …

I enjoy traveling to rural Arkansas and love the libraries. So I’ve been spending a lot of time the past few weeks with a book from the University of Arkansas Press that combines those passions. “Remote Access: Small Public Libraries in Arkansas” celebrates rural libraries, the people who work there, and those who come there …

I enjoy traveling to rural Arkansas and love the libraries. So I’ve been spending a lot of time the past few weeks with a book from the University of Arkansas Press that combines those passions. “Remote Access: Small Public Libraries in Arkansas” celebrates rural libraries, the people who work there, and those who come there …

My mother was born in Sambir, Ukraine, and my father in Przemyśl, Poland. They both spent their childhood as refugees. They lived among displaced Ukrainians who fled to Austria and Germany as the Red Army advanced in July 1944. My grandparents’ decision to abandon their homes and leave everything behind saved my parents from the …

As the warm weather returns, the Friends of Milford Library (FOML) have announced that Milford’s ‘little libraries’ are open again for the season. “We love our small libraries, which follow the simple concept of ‘take a book, leave a book,’” said Pam Pilla, president of FOML. “This simple gesture – giving and receiving – helps …

the California State Library Park Pass Programlaunched two weeks ago, offers free daytime entry for vehicles California State Parks for library users. More than 1,184 public libraries now hold park passes, which are available at checkout for any library card holder. Passes provide free park admission for a passenger vehicle for up to nine people, …

The City of Oakland is asking voters to extend the annual package tax for 30 years to keep public libraries operating at current levels, expanding their collections, running youth programs and upgrading their technology. If Measure C does not pass in the June 7 primary election, the library system will have to cut spending by …

Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration between public libraries offering high-quality events, welcomes bestselling author and musician Michelle Zauner on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, and bestselling author Jessamine Chan and acclaimed author Emily Maloney on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Join us for an evening with musician and author Michelle Zauner as she discusses her music …

In partnership with the Office of First Partner and the California State Library, State Parks is offering free daytime vehicle admission to more than 200 participating state park units operated by State Parks to state cardholders. library in the Golden State. The California State Library Parks Pass is valid for entry of a passenger vehicle …

MCU Alden Library Ohio University Libraries is pleased to announce that Miriam Nelson, Director of the Mahn Center, Preservation and Digital Initiativesreceived a scholarship from National Foundation for the Humanities. The $50,000 grant will be used for a preservation assessment to create a roadmap for the digitization of over 2,000 audiovisual records from Alwin Nikolais …

Teams of archivists and librarians work to save Ukrainian library and museum collections This article from Ksenya Kiebuzinski, University of Toronto originally appeared on Conversation and is published here with permission. My mother was born in Sambir, Ukraine, and my father in Przemyśl, Poland. They both spent their childhood as refugees. They lived among displaced …

Today, teams of archivists and librarians work to safeguard the collections of Ukrainian libraries and museums A photo taken on April 8, 2022 shows books in the rubble of a collapsed building in the town of Borodianka, northwest of Kyiv. AFP My mother was born in Sambir, Ukraine, and my father in Przemyśl, Poland. They …

My mother was born in Sambir, Ukraine, and my father in Przemyśl, Poland. They both spent their childhood as refugees. They lived among displaced Ukrainians who fled to Austria and Germany as the Red Army advanced in July 1944. My grandparents’ decision to abandon their homes and leave everything behind saved my parents from the …

My mother was born in Sambir, Ukraine, and my father in Przemyśl, Poland. They both spent their childhood as refugees. They lived among displaced Ukrainians who fled to Austria and Germany as the Red Army advanced in July 1944. My grandparents’ decision to abandon their homes and leave everything behind saved my parents from the …

Since UC Berkeley Library News: Thousands of miles from UC Berkeley, in libraries across Ukraine, the creak of staggered chairs has been replaced by the howl of air raid sirens, and the distant sound of old pipes by the shudder of shells of mortar. This distressing reality came into sharper focus yesterday at “Voices from …

Posted on Friday April 8th, 2022 There’s a lot going on in Leicester over the Easter holidays, with plenty of activities in the city’s museums and libraries to keep everyone entertained. The Newarke Houses Museum is starting to have fun with its Easter egg-stravaganza Monday (April 11). The bunny-themed activity day will include storytelling and …

Before having online circulation systems, barcodes on books, and automated due date reminders, libraries relied on paper-based systems for day-to-day tasks. This required book cards, book sleeves, load trays, and the “ca-chunk” sound of a library date stamp. the Commercial Literature Collection to National Museum of American History Library holds a variety of catalogs from …

UMass Amherst Libraries Coordinates Efforts for Pioneer Valley’s Participation in Annual International Conference City Nature Challenge (CNC). Picture The challenge begins with a submission period from Friday, April 29 through Monday, May 2, during which participants submit observations such as photos or audio evidence of any wild organisms in Pioneer Valley using the free mobile …

Building schools in city centers and increasing cultural attractions and public services will be key to their recovery, according to a national task force. The Scottish government said it would “seek to urge and encourage” local authorities to locate more museums, libraries and health services in urban centers to support a plan to attract more …

The State Library of North Carolina, in partnership with the North Carolina Library Association’s Round table on ethnic and minority concerns and with consultation from Dr. Love Jones of Interwoven Consulting, created the Racial Equity in Libraries Toolkit. The North Carolina State Library recognizes that deeper learning about bias, structural racism, and racism in libraries …

BRADFORD Libraries will be participating in a celebration of children’s book illustration, comics and visual arts over the next two months. Reading Pictures: Seeing Stories will take place in April and May. The festival will launch at the National Museum of Science and Media on Wednesday, April 6, and young people will have the opportunity …

Zanny Begg: The Beehive (production photo) 2018. Image courtesy of the artist and Enigma Machine. Photography: Hugh Hamilton Two exciting new solo exhibitions will open at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery on Saturday April 2, showcasing the works of two highly respected artists, both masters of storytelling – one in painting and the other in film. …

Every picture tells a story… and North Yorkshire Libraries prove it! In April and May, the County Public Library Service will participate in a regional festival called Reading Pictures: Seeing Stories. It is a celebration of children’s book illustration, comics and visual art and will be presented through a series of events and workshops. Chrys …

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Have you thought about joining a book club, but never taken the plunge? As we emerge from our COVID isolation, now is a great time to explore the many in-person book club opportunities our North Tahoe community offers. One of the first questions to ask is what do you expect from the book club? Are …

NEW DELHI: The prolonged covid lockdown in India has not only undermined formal education but also made community spaces inaccessible. Public libraries are one of those shared spaces forced to close. “Most of us, who are preparing for competitions, returned to our countries of origin when the training centers were closed. We couldn’t even access …

The Darien Library and Darien Museum is pleased to present an evening exploring Connecticut’s public libraries with Wes Haynes, Executive Director of the Merritt Parkway Conservancy. The Merritt Parkway was designed with great sensitivity as a fun-to-drive route, traversing Fairfield County communities without disrupting places important to residents. Learn to use the Merritt as a …

(JKPL) — On Tuesday, March 15, 2022 and Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Joeten-Kiyu Public Library officially presented technological equipment to Tinian Public Library and Antonio C. Atalig Memorial Library in Rota. Each public library received the following: Five all-in-one PCs, six tablets, two laptops, a portable movie projector and a conference webcam. While at the …

Fannie Merritt Farmer, born in 1857, suffered a paralytic stroke as a teenager that blocked her dreams of formal education. After regaining the ability to walk, she worked as a governess and developed an interest in nutrition and cooking. At the age of 30, Farmer enrolled in the Boston Cooking School, a philanthropic endeavor aimed …

Currently, librarians follow the Miller test when deciding which books and materials to put on the shelves, using advice from councils made up of community members. BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho House on Monday passed HB 666, which would remove the exemption for public and school libraries, universities and museums from being sued for disseminating …

The American Library Association and the National Coalition Against Censorship say the books public school libraries stock their shelves with are being challenged at a record rate. The groups say there are typically 300 to 400 reading challenges across the country in a typical year. However, they say the same number of books were challenged …

Fort Bend County Libraries will resume in-person children’s programs, with special spring break activities throughout the week of March 14-18. In addition to regular weekly children’s programs, which will resume during the week of March 7, families with children of all ages are invited to celebrate their spring break with special activities at the libraries. …

“The book was completely John’s idea; an example [of this kind of book] is not available because it has not been done before,” she said. “It was through his efforts that the sacrifices of the people of Brazos County and the Texas Aggies during the Great War were first collected and preserved for posterity.” Blair …

February 18, 2022 Dayton Duncan Registrations are now open for the 2022 »Yellowstone Collecting Conversationswhich will be co-hosted by the University of Wyoming Libraries and the Montana State University (MSU) Library. “Yellowstone Collecting Conversations” will take place Sunday through Wednesday, June 5-8, at MSU in Bozeman, Mt. The conference coincides with the 150th anniversary of …

A northern New Mexico library director recently managed a $580,000 capital project in addition to her usual duties of collection development, grant writing, managing volunteers and assistants, managing children’s programs, budgeting, facilities management and working with clients. She earns the princely sum of $12.50 an hour after 10 years of work. A library manager in …

A northern New Mexico library director recently managed a $580,000 capital project in addition to her usual duties of collection development, grant writing, managing volunteers and assistants, managing children’s programs, budgeting, facilities management and working with clients. She earns the princely sum of $12.50 an hour after 10 years of work. A library director in …

Members of Peterborough City Council met (February 9) for a joint review committee session to hear proposals for savings to balance the 2022/23 budget. Phase two of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) 2022/23 has seen sweeping temporary cuts to public services since it was first announced in mid-December. Last night’s meeting detailed what those …

University Libraries invite the UNM community to visit the art exhibit, The Liquid Frontier – The Rio Grande from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico, located in the Centennial Science and Engineering Library (CSEL). The exhibition is in collaboration with artist Jonathan Reeve Price. This exhibition offers an exploration of the ebb and flow …

The Gandhi Sangrahalaya in Patna, the capital of Bihar, exhibited one of the 1,000 original copies of the Indian Constitution, given to him in 2017 by the former governor of Tripura, Professor Sidheshwar Prasad, who was elected at Nalanda’s Lok Sabha in the first parliamentary elections in 1952, said Asif, the museum’s co-director. These copies …

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Tokyo’s Suginami district has decided to temporarily close some of its facilities to secure enough staff at its public health center over fears it has entered the sixth wave of infections. “We decided to act early because we failed to secure enough personnel during the peak of the fifth wave of infections last summer and …

If you’ve ever walked around the greater Lansing area for a bit, you’ve probably seen one of these adorable little setups. Lansing’s Small Free Library At first glance, it looks like it could be a fairy’s well-decorated house. However, on closer inspection you will see that it actually houses free books. It is part of …

Portland-based architects designed the one-story building laid out like a boomerang, with its entrance in the middle, stacks of primary books to the right, and a glazed wing for children to the left. During the museum’s 12-month shutdown, staff rearranged many aspects of the interior, taking advantage of an open, column-free main space that makes …

COOKING of yesteryear is on the menu at Warwickshire libraries. Warwickshire Heritage and Culture, in collaboration with Warwickshire Libraries, has put together a new exhibition Serving Our Past. It examines how to cook, eat and serve food over time, and how where we live has had a direct influence on what we eat and how …

Live Borders announced that starting December 26 (for a three-week period until January 16), all activities in their sports, fitness, libraries, museums, and venues will have a one-meter physical distancing requirement. Updated guidelines may result in reduced capacity of some activities and locations. Therefore, where applicable, the charity recommends that guests book in advance to …