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Australia’s public libraries are thriving as the cost of living rises. We can’t afford to lose them

Library visits in the United States have almost halved over the past decade. But in Australia, they’re up 10% compared to a year ago, according to a new report. In fact, our public libraries are thriving – and cost of living pressures seem to be playing a role.

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The man on a mission to save Mauritania’s ‘city of libraries’ from encroaching desert sands

Desert settlement of Chinguetti faces rising sands, dwindling tourism and insecurity due to conflict in neighbouring Mali

The Guardian - UK

More reading tests won’t help children improve their literacy – here’s what will

Letters: Michael Robinson says teachers, governors and unions need to get round the table and find real solutions, not argue about testing for 13-year-olds. Plus letters from Simon Gibbs, Helen Elliott and Tristram Burden

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Fury as London council plans to open libraries just four days a week in 'salami slicing' budget cuts

Hackney Council planning to reduce opening hours for its eight libraries due to ‘severe’ budget cuts

Evening Standard

Texas Can't Force Book Vendors To Rate Books According to Sexual Content, District Court Decides

Aspects of Texas' READER Act meant to keep sexual content out of school libraries have been judged First Amendment violations.

Reason

Historic libraries bring modern comfort to book lovers and history buffs in New England

Centuries-old private libraries are bringing modern comfort and awe to book lovers and history buffs in New England

The Independent UK

A 3,200km tour of Australian libraries taught me just how vital they are

In the sleepiest towns I found bustling, light-filled places eager for conversations about books and writing

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Nationwide supplier that sold books to libraries for community use closes down after 200 years

Library book distributor Baker & Taylor reportely started laying off 520 employees without providing severance this week after a failed ReaderLink deal

The Independent UK

Alert issued over children’s book collection hijacked by graphic website

Andrew Cope’s Spy Dogs series was found to have a website link leading to explicit content

The Independent UK

UK libraries urged to remove children’s books with URL hijacked by porn site

Puffin issues alert to schools and local authorities over books in popular Spy Dog series by Andrew Cope

The Guardian - UK

The Pushkin job: unmasking the thieves behind an international rare books heist

The long read: Between 2022 and 2023, as many as 170 rare and valuable editions of Russian classics were stolen from libraries across Europe. Were the thieves merely low-level opportunists, or were bigger forces at work?

The Guardian - UK

John Oliver on Paramount: ‘Soulless, ethically bankrupt, ass-kissing corporation’

The Last Week Tonight host covered the problematic donations given toward presidential libraries and took a few jabs at Paramount and its settlement with Trump

The Guardian - US

Texas and Florida Have Become National Models for Using the Police State To Wage Culture War Battles

From library books to abortion, gender, and even food, the culture war is now feeding the police state.

Reason

Best Instant Withdrawal Casinos in Australia: Top Picks for 2025

Chasing quick cashouts? You’re in the right place. We’ve found the best instant withdrawal casinos in Australia for 2025 that pair fast payments with solid game libraries and fair terms.

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The Guardian - UK

Who will run our primary school libraries?

Letters: Julia Edwards has doubts about the government’s promise on libraries in English primary schools

The Conversation

The overlooked service that could make plans for a library in every primary school in England a reality

In a speech delivered at the Labour party conference, Chancellor Rachel Reeves committed to “providing a library in every single primary school in England by the end of this parliament”.

The Conversation

Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers

Over the past decade, a growing movement to restrict access to books in public schools and libraries has spread across the country. Every year, there are hundreds of attempts to challenge or ban books, targeting thousands of titles.

The Independent UK

Teenage DJ brings the noise to Dublin library

DJ decks are among the range of services available at some Irish public libraries.

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Evening Standard

High streets to be revitalised under new powers to save local pubs and libraries

Unwanted betting and vape shops could be blocked from opening as part of the Government’s new Pride in Place programme.

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‘They almost had a fit’: Kids who hated library visits now beg to go every day after school in heartwarming TikTok

Sometimes the simplest parenting solutions work the best.

Evening Standard

Lib Dems to call for police desks in libraries and shopping centres

The Lib Dems have suggested the initiative would ‘rebuild proper face-to-face policing that people can see, trust and speak to’.

Tom’s Hardware

Valve to drop Steam support for 32-bit Windows versions next year — says it's no longer compatible with core client features, only 0.01% of players actually used it

Steam will stop supporting 32-bit versions of Windows from next year. Valve says the libraries and drivers needed for core client features are no longer compatible with 32-bit architecture, and therefore need to be left behind. Upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit, or Windows 11, to keep receiving timely updates and…

The Independent UK

Clothing swaps, community fridges and other kinds of neighborhood sharing are answering needs

Clothing swaps, community fridges, Little Free Libraries

The Conversation

When robots are integrated into household spaces and rituals, they acquire emotional value

Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories, play games or offer comfort to children. They promise to support learning and companionship, yet their role in family life often extends beyond their original purpose.

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AlphaTheta’s CDJ-3000 gets an X upgrade that allows DJs to access their libraries with the tap of a smartphone

The CDJ-3000X promises “expanded connectivity, extraordinary reliability and sound quality that surpasses the CDJ-3000”

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