Friends of the Library

The author of The Mathematicians' Library is offering a free Japanese language edition of the book to whoever gives the best reason for wanting it, with postage covered within the UK. The Polish edition of the same book previously went to a teacher, and the giveaway is drawing friendly engagement from maths enthusiasts online.

Veilamp, a cross-platform open source music player, is drawing attention for doing more than playback. Beyond detailed listening and audio tweaks, it can run as a headless music server on a home network and stream a user's music library to friends. Early reactions online highlight how much functionality is packed into the free player.

Veilamp, an open source music player, is drawing attention for a feature that lets users stream their personal music libraries to friends. The project combines local playback with social sharing, appealing to people looking for alternatives to commercial streaming services. Early reactions online are positive, with interest focused on the self-hosted, community-driven approach to music listening.

The Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library are holding their semiannual book sale, with tens of thousands of books available for purchase. The event raises funds to support library programs and services in the Charlottesville, Virginia area, and draws bargain hunters and book lovers twice a year.

The Friends of the Pampa Library group in Pampa, Texas, is holding a book sale beginning Thursday. The event gives residents a chance to buy used books at low prices, with proceeds typically supporting library programs and services. Organisers have publicised the sale through local media, and community members are expected to turn out to browse the selection and support the library.

A pop-up book sale aimed at young readers is being planned in Cape Coral, Florida, with proceeds going to the Friends of the Cape Coral Library. The volunteer group supports the library's programs and services, and organizers hope the youth-focused sale will encourage children to read while raising funds. Details on the date and location have not yet been announced.

The Friends of the Library in Pacific Palisades will hold a book sale on October 3 and has announced plans to publish a Palisades cookbook. The sale is expected to raise funds supporting the local library, while the cookbook project aims to celebrate the community. Further details about the event or the cookbook's contributors and release date have not been provided.

Stage Left Theatre Company is presenting 'Not-So-Scary Stories' at the Ludington library in Michigan. The event offers families a gentle, Halloween-season storytelling experience aimed at children who want festive fun without frights. It reflects the company's ongoing community outreach, bringing live theatre and performance into local library programming for area residents.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is set to open on October 10, offering donated books to the public and raising funds to support local library programs and services. The sale gives readers a chance to pick up inexpensive books while contributing to the community library.

The Jacksonville Public Library is hosting a Movie Night, an evening film screening open to the community. Local coverage highlights it as a free, family-friendly way for residents to gather and enjoy cinema in a public space. Libraries across the country have increasingly used film nights and similar events to draw visitors and reinforce their role as community hubs.