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2 hrs ago | The Bugle

Zinio for Libraries now offered to Yavapai County citizens

The Yavapai Library Network , in association with the Yavapai County Free Library District and the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, is pleased to announce the availability of Zinio for Libraries, the world's largest collection of digital magazines.

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Related Topix: Yavapai County, AZ

7 hrs ago | WTVC

Regents stop construction on Adams' new UGA office

State officials have put a halt to construction of a new office suite at the University of Georgia for Michael Adams, who steps down as president this summer but will remain on the school's faculty.

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Related Topix: University of Georgia

11 hrs ago | Burlington Times News

Libraries to unearth fun with summer reading programs

Kids at libraries in Burlington, Graham and Mebane will get their hands dirty with some good books and activities during this year's summer reading program, "Dig Into Reading." Each library will offer its own take on the theme of digging for preschool- and elementary-aged children.

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Related Topix: Mebane, NC, Family, Kids, Home Gardening, Home, Alamance County, NC, Geology, Science

14 hrs ago | Herald Gazette

Online language learning now available at Rockland library

Rockland Public Library recently announced that it now offers the Pronunciator online language-learning system free for all library patrons.

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18 hrs ago | WMC-TV Memphis

Memphis libraries seeking funding

The public library system in Memphis is hoping to secure $2.9 million to add employees and increase its collection.

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18 hrs ago | This is Dorset

Bournemouth library workers raising cash for food banks

A KIND HEARTED member of staff from Bournemouth Libraries is giving up her personal collection of signed books and plants for a good cause.

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21 hrs ago | Ashbourne News Telegraph

Staffordshire Libraries gear up for the hottest new novel

Dan Brown, author of the best-selling "The Da Vinci Code" and "The Lost Symbol" books, has just released his latest title, and Staffordshire libraries are busy stocking book shelves for the predicted rush by borrowers.

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Dan Brown, Authors, Books, Vocal

Yesterday | The Times-Tribune

Library block party raises the roof while raising funds

Butch Comegys / Staff Photographer Jim and Karen Palumbo of Moosic take a stroll in front of the Albright Memorial Library on Friday night in downtown Scranton during the annual Swingin' on Vine event.

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Related Topix: Moosic, PA, Scranton, PA, Lackawanna County, PA

Fri May 24, 2013

KOTA-TV Rapid City

KOTA Territory library closes indefinitely

Library workers were able to cover up most of the books.But ceilings, walls, and the carpet all were damaged.

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Related Topix: Rapid City, SD, Canada, Black Hills, Energy, Oil & Gas

LibrarianInBlack

Wear What You Want: Dressing to Lead in Libraries

An interesting discussion happened today on Twitter about clothing and librarianship.

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The Waterloo Region Record

Books: At the library, with Meredith Cleversey of Cambridge Libraries

The book is a wonderfully unique and honest look at what life, and love, can be like while dealing with a major illness.

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Related Topix: Family, Teenagers

American Library Association

Last Call for 2013 Library Design Showcase Submissions

This is the final week to submit your library for American Libraries ' 2013 Library Design Showcase, our annual feature celebrating the best new and newly renovated or expanded libraries of all types.

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Related Topix: Chicago, IL

Voice of America

Little Free Libraries Promote Love of Books

What looks like a little red birdhouse with a pitched roof sits on a post outside Centreville Elementary School in Virginia, attracting a lot of attention.

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Related Topix: Reston, VA

The Bugle

Camp Verde Library lands two grants

On May 15, the Camp Verde Town Council announced that Library Services and Technology Act grants totaling $33,455 have been awarded to the Camp Verde Community Library.

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Related Topix: Camp Verde, AZ, Inventions, Science / Technology

KXXV-TV Waco

UT, Texas A&M systems to open joint library

The University of Texas and Texas A&M University systems will dedicate a new joint library to house about 1 million books culled from the general and reference holdings of the state's top universities.

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Related Topix: Texas A&M University

West Linn Tidings

Sledgehammers ring in librarys new era - Friday, 24 May 2013 09:00

If you can't fix it with a hammer, it can't be fixed. That old saying rings true in the case of the Hillsboro Public Library's Shute Park branch at 775 S.E. 10th Ave., which is now closed to the public for major renovations.

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Related Topix: Hillsboro, OR

Thu May 23, 2013

Patch.com

Help the Library and Help Yourself

Patrons of the Deerfield Public Library can help the library and help themselves at the same time before 6 p.m. Friday by checking out as many movies, new books and musical recordings as they like.

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Journal-Advocate

Summer reading kickoff features 'crazy cavewoman'

Ann Lincoln will bring her magical pets to the Sterling Public Library's Summer Reading Program kickoff on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Ledger-Enquirer.com

Muscogee Library Board to offer libraries director job...

The Muscogee County Library Board unanimously voted Thursday to offer the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries director’s job to Alan Harkness, an assistant state librarian.

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Related Topix: Muscogee County, GA, Atlanta, GA, Chattahoochee (Atlanta, GA), Winder, GA

Patch.com

Keel Library Remains Closed

Patrons of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library are going to have to wait another day at least before the doors reopen for regular business.

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Related Topix: Tampa, FL, Lutz, FL