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Years ago, as a high school librarian in suburban Philadelphia, I hosted a group of honors students from a high school just across the nearby city border. With the support of their alumni association, the city students planned to build a library at their school.

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London council confirms closure of three libraries in bid to stave off bankruptcy

Havering Council said the libraries would be closed to save money

Evening Standard

Publishers, a library and others sue over Idaho's law restricting youth access to 'harmful' books

Several large book publishers, a tiny public library and others are suing Idaho officials over a law that forces libraries to keep some books in an adults-only section if community members believe they are “harmful to minors.”

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Publishers sue state of Idaho over library book bans

Lawsuit says its definition of ‘harmful materials’ forbidden to under 18s is ‘vague and overbroad’ and puts librarians at risk

The Guardian - UK

Val McDermid and Damian Barr urge Scottish councils to halt library closures

Authors say plan to shut more than 20 public libraries could have devastating effect on Scotland’s cultural future

The Guardian - UK

Val McDermid and Damian Barr named Scotland's National Library champions

The National Library of Scotland has announced it will mark its 100th birthday with a programme of events and initiatives throughout 2025.

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‘Civil rights fight of our time’: new film explores the battle over US libraries

A Sarah Jessica Parker-produced documentary on the brave librarians fighting a wave of rightwing book bans has sparked conversation at Sundance

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Free speech organizations denounce Education Department's calling book bans a 'hoax'

Organizations that track the removal of books from schools and libraries are denouncing last week’s Department of Education announcement that calls bans a “hoax” and dismisses 11 complaints that had been filed during the Biden administration

The Independent UK

Percival Everett's 'James' awarded Carnegie Medal for fiction

Percival Everett's latest honor comes from the country’s public libraries

The Independent UK

Labour-run Hackney Council under fire for using casual staff contracts despite calling them 'exploitative'

Unison says casual employees have ‘covered over 1,000 hours per month’ in Hackney

Evening Standard

Free Respiratory Masks Available At Los Angeles Public Libraries

Protect against wildfire ash with N-95 masks available at LA Public Libraries. Stay safe!

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Unlocking the Secrets of Human Metabolism: The Power of Gene Knockout Libraries

The human metabolic system is a marvel of biological engineering, involving thousands of genes that interact in intricate pathways to sustain life. Disruptions in these pathways often underlie chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndromes.

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More than 300 people attend protest over library closures

More than 300 people have protested the proposed closure of five libraries in one council area.

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Libraries offer us more than just books

Letter: Dr Anthony Isaacs says the library sector, like the NHS, stands as a marker of a society that prioritises the needs of all

The Conversation

Isidore of Seville: the patron saint of the internet who shaped knowledge for generations

In a world where information flows freely, it’s easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was much harder to come by. Imagine living in a time when the internet didn’t exist, books were scarce, libraries were few, and most people couldn’t even read.

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From Nintendo Switch 2 to new games and accessories: here's what to expect from Nintendo in 2025

We know Nintendo Switch 2 is coming, but what about everything else from Nintendo in 2025?

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Arkansas Can't Jail Librarians for Giving Kids 'Harmful' Books

Portions of a law, struck down last week, would have subjected individuals to misdemeanor charges for providing "harmful" materials to minors.

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Texas book ban law causes a school district to remove Bible from libraries

Canyon independent school district briefly removed text – and then reinstated it – to comply with state’s Reader Act

The National (Scotland)

Councils closing libraries across Scotland will 'destroy communities', say Greens

CLOSING libraries across Scotland will “destroy communities", the Scottish Greens have said as they called for more support for the “vital…

Reason

Court Blocks Arkansas Law That Limits "Harmful to Minors" Books in Public Libraries and Bookstores, and Also

limits "inappropriate" books in libraries.

The National (Scotland)

Council meeting halted as leader apologises in tears for library closure debacle

A MORAY Council meeting was suspended after its leader broke down in tears due to the confusion surrounding the closure of Moray libraries last…

Evening Standard

Haringey Council slashing opening days for libraries in latest bid to cut costs

The council’s aim is to save £675,000 as part of the cuts it needs to make for the 2025/26 budget

The National (Scotland)

'Total chaos' as Scottish Tories admit embarrassing U-turn on library closures

THE Scottish Conservatives have been forced into an embarrassing U-turn ...

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New Jersey Enacts Law Protecting Libraries From Book Bans

New Jersey Governor signs law banning book bans in public and school libraries, protecting librarians and promoting intellectual freedom.

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