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'Reading Room' Checks Out 24 Architecturally Significant Libraries in the West and Beyond

Buildings in Alaska, Southern California, and the Seattle area are among the featured projects in a new book showcasing singular regional libraries.

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'Reading Room' Checks Out 25 Architecturally Significant Libraries in the West and Beyond

Buildings in Alaska, Southern California, and the Seattle area are among the featured projects in a new book showcasing singular regional libraries.

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In-person city and school activities canceled Wednesday, but both offering remote services

Snow expected to end early Wednesday morning, but traffic and avalanche hazards remain high.

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Schools, libraries get warning letters from state attorney general about youth content

Local officials say letters lack specifics, aren’t considering changes in policies.

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Register to vote by Sunday for the upcoming municipal election

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An important deadline is coming up for the 2023 Municipal Election.

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Catherine Melville appointed Director of Juneau Public Libraries

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City & Borough of Juneau has announced that Catherine Melville will serve as the next Director of Juneau Public Libraries. Melville has been Acting Library Director since February 24.

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CBJ Independence Day Holiday closures and reminders

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - City and Borough of Juneau offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jul. 4 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

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Alaska Robotics' 5th annual mini-con is one for the books

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Robotics mini-comic convention came back to Juneau after a break during the pandemic.

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Juneau Public Libraries closed May 5 for staff in-service

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - All Juneau Public Libraries branches will be closed Friday, May 5, for an all-day, library-wide Staff In-Service Day.

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Good times keep rolling with Platypus Gaming

Two-day mini-con held at Juneau Public Library.

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