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The Jacktown Ukes play ukuleles and give shows throughout Jackson County. They will take the stage July 28 at Walker Tavern Historic Site.

COLRAIN — Thanks to a $7,500 grant, the Griswold Memorial Library plans to launch a program to create podcasts about the local history of marginalized groups.The grant funding comes from the federal Library Services and Technology Act, with grant...

A large crowd gathered in the Assembly Room of the Seir Kieran National School recently for a celebration of the life and exploits of the great Clareen cyc...

A new maritime program on Staten Island aims to educate the next generation about possible careers on the waterfront.

The library system was awarded a $100,000 Grant for a mobile library by The Library Services and Technology Act.

Starting Aug. 2, the Alamitos, Brewitt and Dana libraries will close to the public, but still allow cardholders to schedule the pickup of materials, including books, DVDs, and Chromebooks, during regular operating hours, according to a July 20 memo from Library Services Director Cathy De Leon.

Libraries are more than just rows of books – they are a meeting place that allow residents to access a range of services.

The Arrowhead Library System currently serves much of Rock County, and the Lakeshores Library System serves much of Walworth County and part of Racine County.

Devils Lake Festival of the Arts will take place July 30. This event and others are featured in the latest Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce roundup.

From the column: "Linking the development of a state digital-equity plan to existing broadband-access initiatives strategically positions the Minnesota State Library Services to lead digital inclusion and digital literacy."