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Posted By: Hewson Beattie May 3, 2021 @ 7:46 pm Local News, News, State The Friends of the Library Spring Book sale for the Springfield-Greene County Library District set a new record in sales, raising over $172,000. That’s around $13,000 more than the previous record from the Fall 2020 book sale. Money from the book sales go towards many things such as music events, reading programs, author visits and more. This yea...

Perth and Kinross libraries to reopen from May 11 The popular mobile library service will also once again be hitting the road AK Bell Library in Perth (Image: Perthshire Advertiser) Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Not...

MORE libraries are set to reopen their doors next month. Cheshire West and Chester Council has confirmed that Blacon, Great Boughton, Helsby and Little Sutton libraries will welcome back visitors from May 4, while Hope Farm will reopen on May 10. They will all operate with temporary opening hours for browsing and public computer access. Existing opening hours will continue at those libraries that reopened on April 12. The reopening of libraries has been welcomed by residents across th...

This weeks reading recommendation comes from Joan at Connahs Quay Library. She recommends Sail Away by Celia Imrie. She said: "I really enjoyed reading this book; it was absorbing from start to finish. Written by the actor Celia Imrie, she uses her knowledge of the theatre and love of cruising to create a thrilling story. I give this title an Aura Book Score of 5/5." Sail Away is available to borrow from your local Aura library. If this book sounds right up your street, why not add it to y...

This weeks book reading recommendation comes from Laura at Buckley Library. She said: "I very rarely read non-fiction but I could not put down Florence Givens Women Dont Owe You Pretty. It made me feel empowered within a few pages, and makes you question everything! "Maybe Ive been converted to non-fiction, who knows! Im being generous and giving this book a 5/5 Aura book score!" Women Dont Owe You Pretty by Florence Given is available to borrow from your local Aura library. If this book...

Last month, people of all ages around the country were urged to Squeeze in a Read by Ireland Reads, a public libraries initiative, in partnership with publishers, booksellers, authors and others under the Governments Keep Well campaign, while World Book Day was celebrated on last Thursday, March 4th. Librarian Anna Collins works with Cork County Council Library and Arts Service in Kanturk and was among the many staff members in libraries throughout the country who were delighted to highlight th...

Spring is a hop, skip and, well perhaps another hop around the corner! Tell some bunny you love them with this crafty sign or keep this cute cottontail for yourself!

The online fundraiser features reading challenges for all ages to raise money for GRPL’s Mobile Library Credit: Grand Rapids Public Library Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 11:33 AM EST March 11, 2021 Updated: 4:36 PM EDT March 30, 2021 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — 13 Reads is focused on improving literacy throughout West Michigan. Part of that mission is bringing books to people who cant always get ahold of them. Join the Grand Rapids Public...

Karnataka: Mobile library rolled out for children in Kalaburagis remote areas ANI | Updated: Feb 27, 2021 14:13 IST Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], February 27 (ANI): A mobile library bus has been rolled out by North Eastern Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NEKRTC) along with the Zilla panchayat, education department and library department in Kalaburagi district. The initiative was started with the aim of encouraging children in remote areas to incul...

Following the Victorian Government's announcement today that Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions will end tonight, we are pleased to announce the reopening of...