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Henry County Library work and play station

Library’s ‘work and play stations’ let toddlers play while parents work

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 by Jennifer Graham Kizer

Imagine you’re a working mom with a baby or toddler. You need to sit at a desk and work on your laptop and keep an eye …

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Book checked out in 1927 was finally returned to library

June 2, 2023July 13, 2023 by Emily OBrien

Have you ever come across a library book on your shelf that you swore you had returned? If you have, it probably wasn’t nearly as …

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Browser plug-in shows you if books you’re about to buy online are available at your library

July 19, 2022July 17, 2023 by Tricia Goss

Books are treasures. Regular reading can boost your vocabulary, reduce stress and even improve your chances of success. But constantly buying new books can put …

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8-year-old Dillon Helbig's comic book

Library adds 8-year-old boy’s self-published book to collection after he stashed it on shelves

February 3, 2022July 17, 2023 by Idaho News 6

A young boy in Idaho is sharing his writing and drawing talents with his community, thanks to his local library. Eight-year-old Dillon Helbig of Ada, …

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Young woman reading book in library, closeup

Library book returned 50 years late with $20 and funny note

August 10, 2021July 17, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

At libraries, it’s not unusual for books to get returned past their due date. Presumably, a tardy patron simply forgot to mark the return date …

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The New York Public Library is honoring its most borrowed book

January 15, 2020July 17, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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This tiny bookstore on wheels brings books to towns whose bookstores have closed—and it’s gorgeous

October 28, 2019July 13, 2023 by Jenn Fields

The bookmobile’s arrival at my elementary school always made me tingle in anticipation. What new books would it bring? The idea of piling colorful, mysterious …

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Libraries are now lending out fun specialty cake pans for bakers

September 14, 2019May 13, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

Fun and fancy cakes are all the rage these days. All you have to do is turn on the TV or scroll through social media …

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This university library was evacuated because of a stinky fruit

May 13, 2019July 17, 2023 by CNN

The run-up to exams is a stressful period for university students everywhere, and now unfortunate scholars in Australia have had their preparations disrupted by an …

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This Woman Turned A 110-Year-Old Tree Into A Magical Free Little Library

January 9, 2019July 17, 2023 by Augusta Statz

Little Free Libraries are already pretty magical, considering they house books that can be borrowed and returned for free. But this one — made out …

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This library is loaning out ties and other accessories for job interviews

August 15, 2018July 17, 2023 by Augusta Statz

Dressing for a job interview is not easy for everyone. But if you find yourself without appropriate duds after landing that interview, the New York …

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A college library was evacuated because of what turned out to be a smelly fruit

May 1, 2018July 17, 2023 by Kate Streit

When students and staff at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, noticed an odd smell in the library, a gas leak was suspected. …

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Pupils Receive Their GCSE Results

This university has a ‘cry closet’ in the library for students who are stressed about finals

April 26, 2018July 17, 2023 by Kate Streit

The end of the semester can be stressful for college students, with final exams turning up the heat on students’ anxieties. There’s a reason everyone has …

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Libraries Are Trying To Woo Patrons With Beautifully Designed Buildings

April 24, 2018April 24, 2018 by CNN

With today’s digital reading habits, it’d be easy to assume that libraries are on the verge of becoming redundant. But as a new wave of …

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These garbage collectors opened a library filled with abandoned books

April 6, 2018July 17, 2023 by CNN

A library in Ankara, Turkey, gives new meaning to the notion that books are timeless. Garbage collectors in the country’s capital have opened a public …

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This ‘Doctor Who’-inspired free library in Detroit is done up like a TARDIS

January 8, 2018July 17, 2023 by Clint Davis

Free libraries are one of the coolest trends that have popped up across America in recent years, and Detroit might have the best one yet. …

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Government Plans Education Summit

Library lets young readers work off late fees by reading more

January 2, 2018July 17, 2023 by Kate Streit

In today’s technology-obsessed world, getting kids to read more actual books is certainly a worthy goal. Libraries in Los Angeles are trying a new program to …

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Max banned library

Library Bans Neighborhood Cat For Being A Friendly Nuisance

December 7, 2017July 17, 2023 by Mitchell Byars

Curiosity didn’t kill the cat, but it did get him banned from the library. Meet Max, a rescue cat from Minnesota, who lives across the …

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Dolly Parton talks about why she never had children

October 17, 2017May 9, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

Dolly Parton is one of the warmest, sweetest stars to ever take the stage. However, despite her nurturing and loving nature, the country singer never …

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This 100-Year-Old Theater Is Now A Bookstore, And It’s Absolutely Stunning

January 10, 2017January 17, 2020 by Augusta Statz

If your idea of the perfect getaway is one spent reading in a cozy place, well, make sure you put Buenos Aires on your bucket …

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Amazon Prime Just Added A Fantastic New Perk

October 7, 2016May 1, 2018 by Augusta Statz

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The Oldest Library In The World Is Set To Reopen Soon, So Pack Your Bags

September 23, 2016July 17, 2023 by Augusta Statz

If you’ve always wanted to go to Morocco, but haven’t made the trip just yet, you’ve got all the more reason to plan a vacation …

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Amazon Just Went Back In Time With The New Store They Just Opened

November 3, 2015 by Will Schuerman

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