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Librarian at a Public Library. Posts represent my opinion- not necessarily that of my employer.
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New American Girl Book: The Making of American Girl
For American Girl’s 40th anniversary, a new book is releasing on May 12, 2026 - The Making of American Girl.Explore the early days of the iconic American Girl brand, from developing key characters to ...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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The People Want To Read: On Massive Budget Cuts Proposed in Chicago
If passed, Chicago Public Library will lose half their budget for acquiring new books and materials.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Meet the High Schoolers Who Overturned a State Reading Bowl Book Ban: Book Censorship News, November 7, 2025
A Georgia statewide reading bowl banned eight books. These students led the charge to get the bans overturned and succeeded.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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‘Love brings you home’: A 100-year-old family secret and the NH librarian refusing to bury it
When Erin Moulton learned what really happened to her great-aunt, she couldn't ignore the echoes of today's fights over reproductive rights.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Local author launches touching children's book in honor of lost son
When Amanda Killen lost her only son, Sebastian, earlier this year to a rare illness called thalamus lymphoma, her world stood still. Sebastian was just nine
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November 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Seven Tampa Bay food banks stepping up as SNAP benefits face shutdown
In light of the federal shutdown and the threat it poses to critical programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports three million Floridians, including more than on...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Where to find free food in Sarasota, Bradenton area during potential SNAP freeze
Here’s a list of places where SNAP users can find food and resources in Sarasota and Bradenton area during a potential “food stamp” stoppage.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Imagining the Future Library
In an algorithmic economy, our understanding of knowledge is changing. Libraries must change too.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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November 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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October 31, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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A century of progress in access to primary education
The world has made major progress in expanding access to education. A century ago, most children did not have the option to go to school at all. Today, access to education is widely seen as a basic ri...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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As SNAP benefits end, here are all the Tampa Bay restaurants letting kids eat free
SNAP benefits are expected to end on Nov. 1, but some Tampa Bay restaurants are offering free food to children affected by the government shutdown.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Why Did These Authors Have Their School Visit Canceled? They Were Talking About Their Book About Book Bans.
Country Club Elementary School in California's Bay Area canceled an author visit moments before it began. Why? It covered book bans.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Why the Humanities Matter (13)
Universities are confused. I am not.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Pentagon's attempt to ban books from base schools faces backlash from military families
The Trump administration made it clear that it wanted to change the culture of the military. One effort targeted books on race, gender and sexuality in the libraries of schools on military bases atten...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Loneliness in the Digital Age:
Why Libraries Are A Key Social Connector
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October 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Escribir a mano protege el cerebro: distintas investigaciones ven mayor conectividad neuronal con el uso del lápiz y el papel
¿A mano o máquina? La disyuntiva publicitaria hoy se ha convertido en una diferencia que impacta en cómo el cerebro procesa y recuerda las cosas. En la era en la que la tecnología
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October 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Libraries Are Under Attack, But Experts Say Library Science Programs Remain Important | BestColleges
As libraries are under attack across the country, experts say accredited library science programs are still important and popular. But what exactly do librarians do and how do you become one?
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October 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Federal judge says Texas law requiring book ratings is unconstitutional
A Waco judge this week made permanent a block on a state law that required book vendors to rate materials based on their sexual content and references.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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With Roles as Civic Hubs, Libraries Turn Over a New Page
Cities looking to revive downtowns are increasingly leveraging the ability of public libraries to draw crowds and encourage economic development.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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California law pushes phonics-based reading for elementary, middle school students
A new California law is pushing for phonics-based reading instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Banned for What?! Some of the Most Absurd Reasons for Book Challenges
How naked crayons, affectionate sea horses, and talking animals got these titles pulled from shelves
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October 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Wimauma opens door to new library, with more than 1,000 items in collection
The library is open Monday through Saturday and is located at 5714 North St.
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October 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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7 surprising ways the public library can save you money : Life Kit
Baking pans, legal help, language classes and more — libraries can provide so much more than books. See if your local branch offers these free or discounted resources and services.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Why Some People Become Lifelong Readers
A lot rides on how parents present the activity to their kids.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:41 AM