NPR

A new documentary checks out the many ways libraries are a 'Free For All'

The new PBS Independent Lens documentary about America's public library system arrives with a very clever, two-edged title: Free for All: The Public Library. The "Free for All" part refers, of course, ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

After decades of joint ownership, the Village of Grafton now has sole ownership of library

The Village of Grafton now fully owns the USS Liberty Memorial Public Library, previously jointly owned with the Town of Grafton. Town residents retain library access, and services and funding levels ...
Cleveland.com

Fall into fun: Registration opens Aug. 15 for free fall programs at Lorain Public Library System

LORAIN, Ohio — The Lorain Public Library System is gearing up for a season of learning, creativity and community with a full lineup of free fall programs. Registration opens Aug. 15. From hands-on ...
Fox 12 Oregon

Fort Vancouver library system to cut hours, locations, programs if Aug. 5 levy fails

CLARK COUNTY Wash. (KPTV) - There is a proposed levy on the August 5 ballot for the Fort Vancouver Regional Library System. The library systems executive director, Jennifer Giltrop, said if the levy ...
Orange County Register

Irvine takes big step toward creating city library system, breaking from county

The Irvine City Council cleared a path forward this week for the city to create its own library system separate from the county’s. Irvine has been a part of the Orange County Public Libraries system ...