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This is National Library Week!
Today starts National Library Week, and I, as a member of the Board of Trustees, was looking forward to National Library Week this year....
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Apr 21, 20202 min read
This Week in Books
Reprinted from the New York Times: We take the weekend to highlight recent books coverage in The Times: A tour of the Book Review The...
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Oct 29, 20192 min read
Libraries as Community Catalysts
Reprinted from American Libraries: On October 2, OCLC President and CEO Skip Prichard opened the day by outlining the five Cs that...
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Oct 11, 20191 min read
Following the lead of many other libraries, FHFL goes fine free!
Reprinted from Herald Tribune: In one episode of the classic TV comedy series “Seinfeld,” Jerry is contacted by the New York Public...
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Sep 25, 20191 min read
Homer Library Comes Up With Unique Ideas to Encourage Reading
Reprinted from the Cortland Standard: Two librarians at Phillips Free Library in Homer thought they’d be safe from coloring their hair,...
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Sep 3, 20191 min read
10 Most Awesome Librarians in Pop Culture
Reprinted from CBR.com - Librarians are usually thought of as quiet, bookish types. If there's any pushback on this image in the public...
forthunterfreelibrary
Aug 28, 20191 min read
World Mourns Death of Toni Morrison
Times Union: NEW YORK (AP) — Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, a pioneer and reigning giant of modern literature whose imaginative power in...
forthunterfreelibrary
Aug 14, 20191 min read
The Census Could Undercount People Who Don’t Have Internet Access
Reprinted from Slate.com: There has been no shortage of debate about the upcoming census. For weeks, we had a steady stream of “will they...
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Aug 7, 20191 min read
Americans are Happier in States that spend more on Libraries, Parks and Highways
Media Contact: Terry Goodrich, Baylor University Media and Public Relations, 254-710-3321 Follow us on Twitter at BaylorUMedia WACO,...
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Jul 30, 20192 min read
Albany Public Library Hosts Upcoming Programs
Reprinted from Times Union Blog - Scott Jarzombak Upcoming Programs Howe will be hosting a Cosmic Escape Room on July 23. Delaware will...
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Jul 16, 20192 min read
School's Out for Summer!
Reprinted from the Daily Star: Alice Cooper sang, “School’s out for summer.” And if we had to guess, most students are celebrating. This...
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Jul 9, 20192 min read
Libraries help kids combat Summer Slide
Reprinted from New York Post: Summer vacation might be glorious with its promise of beach time, sun and sprinklers, but for many...
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Jul 2, 20192 min read
America has digital skills gap. Libraries can help fix it.
Reprinted from The Atlantic: When Calvester Sanders was promoted to head of housekeeping at the Redmont Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama, in...
forthunterfreelibrary
Jun 25, 20192 min read
Having a Library Close By Can Improve Your Life
A new study shows that living near community-oriented public and commercial spaces brings a host of social benefits.
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May 28, 20192 min read
"We Don't Just Talk About Books" Book Club
Another great discussion was held this week. The book to be discussed was John Grisham's Gray Mountain, which we did briefly touch on. ...
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Apr 10, 20193 min read
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Apr 4, 20191 min read
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