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Summer Reading All-Ages Essay Contest - Emily Perkins

Summer Reading All-Ages Essay Contest – Pickerington Public Library

Calling all writing enthusiasts! The Pickerington Public Library is hosting an Essay Contest this summer! Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, we want to hear your thoughts, opinions, and experiences of living in the United States of America! Writers of all ages are invited to reflect, tell their stories, and submit an original essay for a chance to win their age category and be a featured guest at the Open Mic Night and Awards Ceremony in August. Prize baskets will be awarded to each winner in the three age groups, and one overall grand-prize winner will receive a $200 gift card to the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts. Age Categories: Kids: 0-11 | Teens: 12-17 Adults: 18+. Read more including essay requirements:

Columbus - Feeds Apr 23

Summer Reading 2026: Red, White, and READ! - Emily Perkins

Summer Reading 2026: Red, White, and READ! – Pickerington Public Library

May 22 - August 1 This year’s Summer Reading theme, Red, White & Read!, celebrates America’s 250th anniversary by inviting our community to explore literacy through discovery, innovation, and storytelling. Summer Reading is open to everyone and offers programs and activities for all ages. Starting May 22, sign up online to track your progress digitally, or stop by any library location to register and pick up a paper reading log. Earn rewards for reading, visiting the library, and attending programs, plus entries for a chance to win one of 10 Grand Prizes—through Aug 1.

DoomsdaysCW Mar 23, 2025

#Alabama board defunds local #library after complaints over ‘#inappropriate’ books

By KIM CHANDLER
Updated 11:44 PM EDT, March 21, 2025

Excerpt:
"'I think that the GOP chair on the State Library Board is forcing the removal of books just because of anti-library extremists. I think that’s ignoring the voices of Fairhope taxpayers and library users,' said Amber Frey of #ReadFreely Alabama, an organization that has opposed the restrictions.

"The action against the Fairhope Library is the first taken under a new Alabama law and 2024 administrative code changes that say to receive state funding, local libraries must have policies to safeguard youth from 'sexually explicit or other material deemed inappropriate for children or youth.'"

https://apnews.com/article/library-content-battles-alabama-funding-571d58e060fbe0b25b2317a0bf99c467
#Censorship #BannedBooks #Libraries #LibraryNews

Alabama board defunds local library after complaints over 'inappropriate' books

The public library in Fairhope, Alabama has found itself in the crosshairs of battles over library content. The Alabama Public Library Service Board of Trustees voted Thursday to withhold state funding from the library. The action came after complaints from conservative parents about books in the teen section. The board also voted to immediately dismiss the executive director of the state library agency. The actions come amid a broader culture war over library content and programs and a surging number of challenges to books on library shelves.

AP News

DoomsdaysCW Apr 28, 2023

In reversal, Vermont State U to keep physical libraries

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2023/04/26/in-reversal-vermont-state-u-to-keep-physical-libraries/
#Libraries #LibraryNews

In reversal, Vermont State U to keep physical libraries

The moves were met with protests from students and a no-confidence vote in President Pawrinder Grewal and the administration.

Boston.com

Doug Mirams Apr 21, 2023

MBLC on Twitter: "In exciting #librarynews this week, we want to spotlight Boston Public Library's new initiative to co-locate #publiclibraries with affordable housing. 🏘️ For more, visit: https://t.co/GST0A7qOzD #massachusettslibraries #libraryconstruction #librarylife #librarytwitter https://t.co/r4M9jVK2b8" / Twitter

https://twitter.com/mblclibraries/status/1648689154094399493

Libraries with affordable housing could solve two problems at once

Boston Public Library president says the plan will bring funding to libraries and homes for residents.

News

Ed Veal Nov 17, 2022

Today I'm excited to be on the precipice of a new stage in our library's journey.

We are bringing the #makerspace to your home or office! Patrons can get in the queue today to be some of the first to borrow a 3D printer from a public library- anywhere in the world, as far as we know.

What's next? CNC Router and Laser Engraver machines incoming- stay tuned.

#Librarytechnology #Library #librarynews