2025 marks 140 years of a free, public library in Burlington

2025 marks 140 years of a free, public library in Burlington. Time has a way of making some things relevant again, and Library Director Brittany Jacobs said the irony of that is in how the most circulated book 140 years ago was Mark Twain’s “Tom Sawyer.” …

Polynesian performer to help kick off summer reading at Nicholson library

The Harold S. Swindle Public Library in Nicholson will kick off its 2025 Summer Reading Program on Thursday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at East Jackson Park. This year’s theme is “Color Our World.” Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a Polynesian dance …

Multi-award winning Irish author to be welcomed as guest speaker at Tipperary library

Cashel Library invites you to join them for an afternoon with author Carmel Harrington. Carmel Harrington is an International bestseller of thirteen novels. READ MORE: All You Need to Know: Tipperary versus Waterford in Munster Senior Hurling Championship …

CLN trustees hint at litigation involving library consortium

RATHDRUM — While the region’s library consortium works toward a new joint powers agreement, Community Library Trustees alluded this week to possible litigation involving the consortium of which it is part.  The Cooperative Information Network is a group of …

Idaho Falls Library hosts ‘Coding for Kids’

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Library has a new hands-on technology experience for children. Coding for Kids teaches youth how to build a program from the bare bones. They use block-based coding, so instead of typing out the code, functions …

Clinton Public Library Video Tour

Government Crackdown on Innovative Seed Library

Small town library’s plans to loan seeds raises concerns about “agri-terrorism” It was an inspiring, All-American example of a community project enriching the life of a small town—until the Agriculture Department swooped in to try and shut it down.  This …

Independence County Library hosts Registration Celebration

The Independence County Library invites the community to kick off the summer in full color at the Registration Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31. This free, family-friendly event will feature a variety of engaging activities designed to welcome …

Happy, Healthy Houseplants at the library

Do your houseplants need a little extra TLC? Join the Independence County Library for Happy, Healthy Houseplants with Michelle Mobley at 10 a.m. May 21 in the Janis M. Walmsley Meeting Room. Michelle Mobley, Independence County’s Extension agriculture …

Friends of Kingsville library hosting 49th annual lawn sale

KINGSVILLE — The Friends of the Kingsville Public Library are hosting the 49th annual lawn sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Kingsville Township Park. The event will include food trucks and 35 different vendors. × Javascript is required for you to be …