Libraries are immediately written off by some and tossed a few pennies by government in lean times. Even in years of relative budgetary plenty, libraries are funded almost grudgingly. Support of ...

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded the Friends of the St. Paul Public Library $2 million, the largest ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Some schools in Ohio experienced a reading gap due to the pandemic, while others maintained scores because of enhanced reading practices. Last year, the Ohio Department of ...

Etched above front doors of the Columbus Metropolitan Library's main downtown branch are the words "OPEN TO ALL." The 800-employee library system is open to all in ways very few if any could have ...

Despite the ongoing pandemic, Friends of the Library groups still have a commitment to support their libraries and to have an outreach to the community. Over at the Morley Public Library in ...

The library’s adult education programs support English-as-a-second-language courses, workforce development and digital tech literacy.

Last week, I attended an online workshop taught by business librarians at the Library of Congress. It was one of the best learning experiences I have had. Among other things, it renewed my ...

The temporary “pocket library” will close Monday, Dec. 22 for several weeks as construction crews enter the project’s final phase. The last day of operation will be Saturday, ...

Does anyone else feel like January has lasted approximately 74 days? The holiday sparkle faded weeks ago, resolutions are already blown, and somehow we are still surviving through what feels like the ...

Acclaimed author and Lily native Silas House concluded his latest book tour with a return to a place that helped shape his love of storytelling — the Corbin Public Library. Hosted by the Friends of ...