WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — Leaders with the Wichita Public Library say library hours could be reduced next year if the city does not approve additional funding for staffing in its 2027 budget. The Wichita ...

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... After beta-testing a model for library fulfillment in late 2025, Seattle-based ThriftBooks has launched LibraryAdvantage, a program for ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A popular program that delivers free books to young children across Oregon is now officially part of the state government. Gov. Tina Kotek signed the bill in Gresham yesterday, ...

The South Florida Water Management District's Python Elimination Program rewards hunters for removing the invasive snakes. In May 2026, contracted hunters eliminated 315 python eggs from the ...

The Metropolitan Library System is encouraging families across Oklahoma to take part in its summer reading program, designed to combat the “summer slide” by logging 600 minutes of reading while ...

ST. LOUIS — A literacy program that provides free books to Missouri children is facing a major budget cut, prompting the state to freeze new enrollment starting July 1. Dolly Parton's Imagination ...

Missouri has slashed state funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library from about $6 million to $2 million. According to a report, the budget cut puts the free book program for over 17,000 children ...

The San Francisco Public Library will spend the summer hosting author talks, book giveaways, nature hikes and other interactive experiences as part of the institution’s annual reading, learning and ...

A new needle exchange pilot program at the Sacramento Public Library is drawing backlash from some neighbors who say they are concerned about the safety of families and children. Kris Rogers is a Land ...

When you’re out of the workforce, it can be more challenging to keep up with evolving technology. There are many organizations in the Chicago area that provide classes and resources to close the ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you want to visit Omaha’s brand new Central Public Library but you’re hesitant because you have overdue books or materials, library officials say there are ways to return those ...