Gunman reports at NAU library in Flagstaff found to be false alarm
Flagstaff Officials Report Unfounded Armed Threat at NAU Flagstaff – Officials have confirmed that reports of armed individuals at Northern Arizona University (NAU) are unfounded, announced late Monday morning. Before 9:30 a.m., students at NAU were alerted regarding potential armed individuals at Klein Library on Knoles Drive. The communication suggested it could turn into a […]
Community Raises Concerns About Mary Darling’s Library Board Appointment in Nogales
Public input took center stage during a regular meeting in Nogales on July 2, 2025. Community members voiced strong opinions about the appointment of Marederlin to the Library Committee. Concerns were raised regarding the alignment of library content with community values. Local resident Marco Antonio Flores expressed appreciation for Darling’s contributions, especially her work on […]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library reaches out to foster children in Alabama
Expanded Program for Alabama Foster Children The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) are broadening the reach of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program to include foster children in Alabama. Beginning in August, every child in foster care, aged 0 to 5, will be automatically signed […]
Environmental organizations give “Southern Exposure” films to Birmingham Public Library.
Southern Exposure Documentary Series Donated to Libraries The Alabama Rivers Alliance and Black Warrior River Keeper, both dedicated to protecting Alabama’s waterways, have donated copies of the “Southern Exposure” documentary series to all 17 branches of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL). This film series, produced over six summer weeks, aims to highlight remarkable individuals and […]
Gilbert library introduces new equipment to assist residents
Phoenix – New Document Recording Kiosk Opens at Gilbert Library Residents of East Valley can now record titles, acts, and various documents right at the Gilbert Library. A new kiosk at the Southeast Regional Library has made this possible. This is actually the second recording kiosk; the first one was opened in Sun City back […]
Lawsuit involving Prattville library advances
Activity in Litigation Against Autauga-Prattville Public Library Policies After several months of little movement, there has been notable progress in the legal battle concerning the restrictive policies at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. By October 2024, US District Judge Myron Thompson had received a complete overview of the case, involving the Alliance of Appl Patrons, Free […]
Songs in the Library at Camp Verde Community Library
Sedona, Arizona – Camp Verde, Arizona Music from Stacks is set to return to the Camp Verde Community Library on Thursday, July 10th at 5 PM. This event, known as Stacks In the Stacks, features a lineup of both local and national musicians who frequently perform in northern Arizona. Each month, the show showcases 3-5 […]
Safford Library Introduces “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program
(Safford, Arizona) – The Safford City-Graham County Library is inviting everyone, regardless of age, to join the Summer 2025 Reading Program starting Monday, June 2nd. This year’s theme, Color Our World, embraces creativity and presents a range of free activities aimed at encouraging the community to read, learn, and connect all summer long. “Summer reading […]
Library of Congress standoff; Sewell and others call for investigation into possible inappropriate communications with the White House
Investigation Urged After Congressional Librarian’s Firing Following the abrupt dismissal of a Congressional librarian last week, several lawmakers, including U.S. Representative Terry Sewell, are calling for an inquiry into possible inappropriate interactions between the Library of Congress and the White House. A brief incident occurred at the library on Monday when staff refused entry to […]
Fairhope Library experiences ongoing funding halt due to disagreement over book relocation
Dispute Over Book Placement at Fairhope Public Library The Fairhope Public Library is currently at odds with state officials regarding the categorization of certain books intended for teens. This disagreement has raised questions about potential halts to national funding and the broader implications for libraries. According to reports, the Alabama Public Library Services (APLS) board […]