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There are still concerns on how the City of Greater Geelong will balance its budget, despite announcing extra funding for services. The council a...

WESTFORD — The three-day J.V. Fletcher Library June spring book sale raised $13,000. It is one of three events held during the year, and is a major fundraiser for the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library, a nonprofit organization that supports a variety of library programs and initiatives.

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The idea of a public library providing shower and laundry services seems unusual. Yet, once its value is explained, the concept sounds practical.

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Despite being home to several startups, Bengaluru is also home to a number of iconic brick-and-mortar book retail stores. From Blossom Book House to Cubbon Reads, this is how the city’s readers are getting their book fix.

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Supporting, funding and using libraries is one way to help teach kids to read better.