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For vulnerable communities, libraries are increasingly becoming a refuge in times of disaster.  

For vulnerable communities, libraries are increasingly becoming a refuge in times of disaster.  

Wetaskiwin City Council has approved an agreement between the City and the Wetaskiwin Public Library which recognizes the Library as a separate…

Passing the federal Build America’s Libraries Act and ensuring a state-level commitment to full State Aid funding are steps towards strengthening our local public library systems.

Publishing date: Jun 17, 2021  •  June 17, 2021  •  1 minute read  •  Article content The saying, “It takes a community to raise a child,” is unquestionably true, but it could also be applied to public libraries. It might be a surprise to some people to learn that Airdrie Public Library (APL) is a board-run, non-profit society. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Grow a Reader returns Back to video Public libraries in Alberta are a s...

The saying, “It takes a community to raise a child,” is unquestionably true, but it could also be applied to public libraries.

Congress hasn’t provided dedicated funding for library facilities since 1997, yet...

Consultants recommend larger, more centralized library in Victorville to City Council Victorville Daily Press The construction of a new public library in Victorville was the No. 1 recommendation offered in a report submitted to the City Council earlier this week. Consultants from Godfrey’s Associates — a library consulting firm — presented their Library Master Plan during Tuesdays Victorville City Council meeting, while making  other suggestions, as well, such as increased library fundi...

Image Libraries across the United States closed because of the coronavirus, moving as many activities and services online as they could.Credit...Lyndon French for The New York Times To the Editor: In “Infrastructure Isn’t Really About Roads. It’s About the Society We Want” (Opinion guest essay, nytimes.com, April 26), Eric Klinenberg argues that strong public infrastructure — places where communities can gather, learn from one another and grow after over a year of isolation — is the...

Submitted Content Apr 9, 2021 National Library Week, taking place April 4-10, celebrates the role of the library as an institution in communities, not just as a place for books as it’s traditionally thought of, but as a center for enriching the lives of community members. Welcome to Your Library National Library Week’s theme of “Welcome to Your Library” fits not just new library users, but even those who may already have experience with the library and could use a chance to ...