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Photo: New Orleans Public Library Celebrates the Arts

Musician Irvin Mayfield
On November 29 New Orleans (La.) Public Library (NOPL) welcomed musician Irvin Mayfield for the exclusive premiere of “Dust, Dirt, and Trees,” written by Mayfield and performed by the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. The...

Posted December 17, 2012 | Comments:  | Read More

Photo: Newark Public Library’s Family Fun Fest Financial Fair

More than 700 parents and children came to Newark (N.J.) PL's financial fair
More than 700 parents and preschool-aged children attended the Newark (N.J.) Public Library Family Fun Fest financial fair December 1 to learn lifelong lessons in saving, spending, and sharing. The event, held at the Main Library, was...

Posted December 13, 2012 | Comments:  | Read More

Photo: Wisconsin Library Opens 650-Gallon Saltwater Aquarium

Marathon County (Wis.) Public Library opened the Phyllis Donner Aquarium at its Wausau Headquarters December 6. The 650-gallon saltwater aquarium—located in the children’s story room—features a living coral reef and more...

Posted December 6, 2012 | Comments:  | Read More

Photo: Colorado Library Gears Up for Makerspace Grand Opening

Andrew Bock (left) and Phil Gilchrist
Anythink Brighton (Colo.) technology guide Aaron Bock (left) and Anythink systems administrator Phil Gilchrist tested out the library’s new MakerBot 3D printer on October 24 to prepare for the December 5 grand...

Posted November 30, 2012 | Comments:  | Read More

Photo: Indianapolis Colts Partner With Local Libraries

Indianapolis Public Library CEO Jackie Nytes and Colts QB Andrew Luck
On October 23 Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (above) received his first Indianapolis Public Library card from library CEO Jackie Nytes. Luck and Dwayne Allen (tight end for the Colts) arrived at the library that day to...

Posted November 28, 2012 | Comments:  | Read More

Photo Essay: Patrons Design Library Cards for San Francisco Public Library

Imagine the Possibilities
San Francisco Public Library announced the five winners of its Library Card Design Contest on November 8. The library received more than 3,500 submissions between September 4 and October 5, which were then winnowed down by a panel of guest...

Posted November 26, 2012 | Comments:  | Read More

Photo: Stitch for the Cure at Stark County District Library

Dee Vitello (left) and 101-year-old Mildred Wharton
Dee Vitello (left) and 101-year-old Mildred Wharton, regular participants in the Stark County (Ohio) District Library’s Knitty Gritters Knitting Club, examine scarves and hats created for the Lake Community branch’s 5th annual...

Posted November 7, 2012 | Comments:  | Read More

Photo: Brentwood Public Library Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Brentwood (N.Y.) Public Library trustees, legislators, and patrons gather October 14 to celebrate the library’s 75 years of service to the Brentwood and North Bay Shore communities. Pictured, from left: Mary Reid, president of the...

Posted October 31, 2012 | Comments:  | Read More