7 h. ago Alabama city bemoans ‘rogue’ library and 'woke' city council over sexually explicit books on library shelves

Residents of a city in Alabama are pushing back against what they call sexually explicit books being shelved in areas reserved for children and teens.

Politics

14 h. ago This Alabama City Faces a Culture War, With Its Public Library at the Center

Fairhope originated as an experimental colony, and that spirit remains part of its character. But it now faces a culture war, with its library at the center.

Events

5 d. ago A new documentary checks out the many ways libraries are a 'Free For All'

By examining the value of libraries in the distant and recent past, this PBS film makes a compelling case for the importance of the American public library system today.

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8 d. ago Built on a rich coffee history, Yemeni cafes find U.S. success and new challenges, too

Yemen is an ancient birthplace of the coffee trade, and immigrants fleeing its civil war have brought their culture here in the form of cafes. Hundreds of Yemeni coffee shops have opened in the U.S.

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1 week ago Preserving History: Wood sculptures by local artist placed at Washington County Public Library

Preserving History: Wood sculptures by local artist placed at Washington County Public Library  News and Sentinel

Culture

1 week ago Seattle Public Library to close all branches for staff training on May 1

Seattle Public Library to close all branches for staff training on May 1  KOMO

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2 w. ago Officer fires gun at ‘vicious dog’ outside Boston Public Library

The dog wasn't hit by the gunfire. The post Officer fires gun at ‘vicious dog’ outside Boston Public Library appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

2 w. ago Westfield Washington Public Library celebrates 123rd birthday

Westfield Washington Public Library celebrates 123rd birthday  ReadTheReporter.com

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3 w. ago Free condoms, lube and sex ed materials in stock for all ages at CA libraries, thanks to Planned Parenthood

The Sacramento Public Library system adding condoms, lube and other sex resources in a dozen of its libraries in partnership with Planned Parenthood.

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