Maricopa County Library District’s Winter Reading Program for adults begins today
This year, when winter readers reach 500 points, they can win one lawn ticket to a spring training baseball game at Camelback Ranch Ballpark. Until February 11, 2024, participants can record their reading records online at Winter.mcldaz.org (English) or invierno.mcldaz.org (Spanish). Take me to the library! The Maricopa County Library District (MCLD) annual winter reading […]
State Sen. Elliott: Local officials ‘should have the ability’ to remove library board members
State Sen. Chris Elliott continues his mission to hold library boards accountable to local governments. Elliott (R-Josephine) has pre-filed a bill that would put city and county leaders in charge of appointing local library commissioners, but also the right to fire them if they deem it necessary. “[A]â– I do what many people do: I […]
Pre-filed bill would let local governments boot library board members
On the Ozarkdale County Public Library Board, a member can currently only be removed if four other members vote in favor of the individual's removal. Procedures for removing a library board member vary by state. A pre-filed bill by state Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Decatur) seeks to change that by giving city councils and county commissions […]
Free Event: 100 Years of Arizona Highways at Havasu library | Local News Stories
This Thursday, the Mohave County Lake Havasu City Bureau will present “100 Years Grand: The Story of Arizona Highways Magazine” in Community Room A/B starting at 4 p.m. This event, sponsored by the Arizona Humanities/AZ Speaks and Library Friends, Lake Havasu City Chapter, is free and open to anyone without registration. Former publisher Winn Holden […]
The L.A. Public Library acquires legendary Angel City Press
The year that just passed was a dark one for independent media. Newspapers were being bought, media companies were laying off journalists, and independent news organizations were closing down, announcements were being made almost daily. When Angel City Press co-founders Paddy Calistro and Scott McCauley announced they were retiring from the publishing company they'd run […]
Prattville library board installs new officers
The five brand new members of the Autauga-Platteville Public Library Board met for the first time Thursday in an emergency meeting to elect officers. Four of the five members of the board were appointed by the Autauga County Commission, and each of those four members was appointed an officer. Christie Sellers, who was appointed by […]
Kirk Cameron to Host ‘See You at the Library’ on Saturday for Americans to Pray, Sing and Read
Actor Kirk Cameron and BRAVE Books will host the first nationwide “Meet me at the Library” event on August 5, 2023. The event, dubbed by the publisher as a “national movement for free speech,” will be held in hundreds of libraries across the country. Americans unite to pray, sing and read BRAVE books in more […]
Kirk Cameron and Brave Books undeterred by library canceling ‘See You at the Library’ event: ‘We plan on showing up’
Kirk Cameron beHis faith-based children’s book publisher, Brave Books, didn’t flinch when the Alabama library tried to cancel a meeting coinciding with the “Meet me at the library” event. The Madison Public Library in Huntsville, Alabama has canceled participation in the rally. “Let’s meet at the library” An event is planned for this Saturday hosted […]
Kirk Cameron gears up for ‘See You at the Library’ despite ALA opposition: ‘Confident good is going to triumph’
Kirk Cameron IDespite objections from the American Library Association, he said he was looking forward to “Meet me at the Libraries” events across the country later this week, which he said were “very exciting.” For the past eight months, Cameron has been on a US Story Hour tour with the publisher. brave booksStop by the […]
Virtual author talks with bestselling authors at Main Library in Yuma | Yuma
photo courtesy unsplash Yuma — The Yuma County Library District hopes to continue its series of Virtual Author Conversations with best-selling authors and thought leaders. Each event will be streamed live at the Main Library and Foothills Library. Alternatively, you can join remotely by registering for the event at: https://libraryc.org/yumalibrary/upcoming Tuesday, August 15, 1:00 p.m. […]
