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- 1Library Research Work Leads Staffer Elle Mott to Publish New Book▼Research Leads Library Staff Elle Mott to Author New Book
Elle Mott, a staff member at the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, has authored a new book that grew out of research conducted through her library work. The library highlighted the story, presenting it as an example of how staff research interests can develop into published writing.
- 2Montgomery County library awarded $10,207 state technology grant▼State awards Montgomery County library $10,207 for technology
The state of Tennessee has awarded $10,207 to the Montgomery County library to support its technology. The funding, reported by Main Street Media of Tennessee, is intended to help the library upgrade or maintain its technological services for patrons. The announcement is drawing local attention as county institutions benefit from state grant programs.
- 3County libraries mark Hispanic Heritage Month with book lists and events▼County libraries honor Hispanic Heritage Month with book recommendations and activities
County public libraries are observing Hispanic Heritage Month with curated book recommendations and related activities for patrons. The programming highlights Latino authors, history and culture, and invites residents to take part through reading lists and library events during the month-long observance.
- 4Spotsylvania closes school libraries amid book ban fight●Spotsylvania, Virginia, is the latest battleground where a community has pushed back against banning books, and the answ
In Spotsylvania County, Virginia, residents pushed back against efforts to ban books from school libraries. Instead of resolving the dispute, local politicians responded by closing the school libraries altogether. Library advocacy group Everylibrary is highlighting the case, calling Spotsylvania the latest battleground in the widening fight over book bans and access to reading materials in American public schools.
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The Jackson-Madison County Library has been awarded a $19,762 grant to support technology improvements. The funding, announced by local outlet WBBJ-TV, is expected to help the Tennessee library expand or upgrade its technology services for patrons. Further details on how the money will be spent have not yet been released.
- 6Campbell County Public Library marks Banned Books Week●‘Banned Books Week’ comes to Campbell County Public Library
Banned Books Week is being observed at Campbell County Public Library in northern Kentucky, shining a light on books that have faced censorship challenges. The annual event, held across libraries and schools nationwide, highlights titles frequently targeted for removal and defends the freedom to read. Library Banned Books Week observances have drawn increased attention in recent years amid a rise in book challenge attempts across the United States.
- 7Tunkhannock Public Library launches annual book sale▼It’s Book Sale time at Tunkhannock Public Library
Tunkhannock Public Library in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, is holding its book sale, offering used books to the community. Local coverage from the Wyoming County Examiner announced the event. Book sales like this typically raise funds for library programs while giving residents a chance to pick up inexpensive reading material. Details on dates and prices are not included in the available coverage.