The handwritten journal pages of Israel’s first astronaut have been added to the country’s national library in Jerusalem, more than 20 years after they were found among the debris from the NASA tragedy that claimed his life. Ilan Ramon wrote most of the diary while he was in orbit aboard the space shuttle Columbia, serving […]
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Willard Library summer reading program to celebrate all that makes Battle Creek special
BATTLE CREEK — Willard Library is celebrating everything that makes the Cereal City special during this year’s summer reading program, “Adventure Begins in Battle Creek.” The program begins Tuesday, June 4, with a kickoff party at the Helen Warner Branch, 36 Minges Creek Place. Festivities from 5:30 to 7 p.m. will include music, games, fun […]
NEW Johnathan Y Ruth 31″ 2-Light Library Metal LED Table Lamp Contemporary
Board votes not to renew Columbia library director’s contract
Daniel Boone Regional Library Director Margaret Conroy is on her way out after the library board last week voted not to renew her contract. She began as library director in 2018 and her contract ends June 30. She steered library operations during the pandemic. Library board President Nate Suttenfield, without specifying a reason, cited changes […]
IN BRIEF: Library closed for weekend
May 20—The Cooke County Library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 24, and be closed all day on Saturday, May 25, and Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day Holiday. It will open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, with regular hours. Patrons can still access eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, magazines and music […]
With better revenue projections, City Council adds money to library, BioPark budget
May 16—An early May meeting of the University of New Mexico Bureau of Business and Economic Research came in the nick of time, as its updated economic forecast provided additional wiggle room in the proposed fiscal year 2025 Albuquerque city budget. The City Council has until May 31 to adopt the administration’s proposed budget, which […]
Spokane prepares to build new affordable housing units with library access for both refugee and public
May 15—Spokane is one step closer to seeing $10 million in affordable housing units for refugees and the general public by 2025, without the use of tax dollars. Thrive International, an organization that provides transitional housing to refugee and immigrant families, will develop 6980 N. Nevada St. with support from the Spokane Public Library. The […]
Portland State University shares damage estimate following library occupation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Following the occupation of Portland State University’s library in late April and early May, the school released an estimate for the amount of damages caused. According to PSU, the costs to restore Millar Library will be roughly $750,000, give or take $125,000. That total doesn’t include replacing and repairing damaged technology […]
PPLD proposing security fence around Penrose Library
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is proposing the construction of a security fence around the Penrose Library downtown, according to Michael Brantner, Chief Safety, Community Resources & Security Officer for PPLD. Due to its central downtown location, the Penrose Library serves a large and diverse community, and PPLD wants to make sure […]
Elkhart County Commissioners approve library appointment
May 6—GOSHEN — Considerations for board appointments turned controversial during Monday’s Elkhart County Commissioners meeting. While the commissioners did approve Carla Gull’s reappointment to the Middlebury Library Board, it wasn’t without some public commentary and reproach of her recent decisions on the board. Specifically, Pam Keyser spoke against Gull’s reappointment during a public comment section […]
Penfield Public Library to close for several weeks this month. Here’s why
The Penfield Public Library will be closed to the public for several weeks in May to allow for carpeting to be replaced throughout the space. From Monday, May 6 through Tuesday, May 28, the library will be closed in varying stages. “We truly appreciate the support of our amazing community as we improve our library […]
Osceola County chooses location, seeks architect for new $7.1 million technology library concept
Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. Osceola County has lined up a location and is seeking an architect for its planned $7.1 million technology library project. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The county government has issued a request for proposals […]