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Book banners LOVE to say they just want pornography out of school libraries.

They're lying.

And we have the receipts.

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Book Banners Are Lying to Americans!
Don't let them lie to you!
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Public libraries, such as ours, may feel like a free resource, but keeping the shelves stocked, buildings maintained and programs running is not free.

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Ever wondered how the Springfield-Greene County Library District is funded?
Borrowing a book from the library doesn't cost a dime — but providing that and other services isn't free, executive director Ed Walton explains.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Attendees should bring 20-30 sample cookies and printed copies of the recipe to share. Recipes should include a list of ingredients for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.

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West Lafayette Public Library to host cookie recipe swap for adults
The West Lafayette Public Library will be hosting a cookie recipe swap this Dec. 4. Attendees should bring samples.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Loudonville Public Library is offering a variety of programs and activities for all ages throughout December.

From book clubs to craft kits, there is something for everyone to enjoy, according to a community announcement.
Loudonville Library offers festive programs for all ages in December
Loudonville Public Library offers festive activities in December including book kits, teen challenges, crafts and a holiday party.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The State Library of Victoria, recently ranked as the third most visited globally, plans significant reductions in staff and services.

Reference librarians will drop from 25 to 10, and roles like children's officers and digital access officers will be eliminated.
Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged
The State Library of Victoria’s ‘major’ proposed cuts include slashing the number of reference librarians and free computers for public access. Some staff are shocked.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
he Beloit Public Library is one of nearly 1,300 in the United States that will receive $10,000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Beloit library getting $10,000 Carnegie gift
BELOIT — The Beloit Public Library is one of nearly 1,300 in the United States that will receive $10,000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to celebrate the 250th
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November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
East Hempfield Township supervisors unanimously voted to donate $26,350 to Lancaster Public Library on Wednesday, 19 months after they withheld money from the library after it scheduled a Drag Queen Story Hour event at its downtown branch.
East Hempfield restores funding to Lancaster Public Library as supervisor resigns
East Hempfield Township supervisors unanimously voted to donate $26,350 to Lancaster Public Library on Wednesday, 19 months after they withheld money from the library after it scheduled a Drag Queen
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November 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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A couple of my local libraries have restroom posters with the locations of certain topics. Librarians and libraries are fantastic and necessary.
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
www.public libraries are funded by taxpayers to meet the needs of the entire community. The First Amendment bars the government from suppressing

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November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
From babies to tweens, the New Orleans Public Library is offering programs to boost children's brain power.

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From storytimes for babies to chess for tweens, programs help build brain power
Here's a look at what's happening at New Orleans libraries.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Your donations enabled us to provide pro bono support to this library at the ballot box!

Truckee voters approved Measure G earlier this month, paving the way for a new library to replace the town’s aging facility.
Next steps take shape for Truckee’s new library
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee voters approved Measure G earlier this month, paving the way for a new library to replace the town’s aging facility. During a recent Truckee Library Joint Powers Authority…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The law school’s Nuremberg Trials Project has finalized the first complete, keyword searchable online collection of more than 750,000 pages of Nazi war tribunal documents

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Harvard Law School Library releases first complete set of digitized Nuremberg Trials records - Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School's Nuremberg Trials Project has finalized the first complete, keyword searchable online collection of more than 750,000 pages of Nazi war tribunal documents.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Despite this just and appropriate ruling, the future of IMLS is not guaranteed.
Celebrating the Federal Court Ruling Protecting IMLS
Despite this just and appropriate ruling, the future of IMLS is not guaranteed.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Grammy winner, now a scholar in residence at U.S.C., is expanding a one-of-a-kind library featuring rare books by writers of color. (Just mind the due date.)
Solange Knowles, Librarian: Expanding a Saint Heron Passion Project
The Grammy winner, now a scholar in residence at U.S.C., is expanding a one-of-a-kind library featuring rare books by writers of color. (Just mind the due date.)
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In the past week, EveryLibrary has joined a coalition of leading national and state organizations to oppose concerning censorship practices in the Benton School District and the North Little Rock School District.
Standing Against Censorship and Erasure in Arkansas Schools
In the past week, EveryLibrary has joined a coalition of leading national and state organizations to oppose concerning censorship practices in the Benton School District and the North Little Rock…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Federal funding supports renovation of 1896 library building, honoring legacy of major donor Parker Ladd

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Expansion Project Enhances Jeudevine Library in Hardwick
HARDWICK — The Jeudevine Memorial Library received a $725,000 grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in September 2024, supporting a major renovation and expansion project that includes a
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November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This is the only fundraiser for the non-profit volunteer organization, which is a vital resource for the community.

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Storm Lake Public Library Fundraising for Children’s Department Renovations - Northwest Iowa Now
This is the only fundraiser for the non-profit volunteer organization, which is a vital resource for the community.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We are living through a period of profound uncertainty and systemic challenge—where erasure of truth and history is not only possible, but actively underway.
The Librarian’s Call: Documenting Is Resistance | Common Dreams
​History is protected by those who collect, preserve, and share the facts.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We celebrate librarians who find innovative ways to make makerspaces available to their community.
Makerspaces and the Young Inventor
Did you know that many libraries have in-house makerspaces open to the public?
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November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
One of the least-visited places by tourists is the Morgan Library & Museum.

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The Morgan Library, an abandoned subway station and other New York City secrets
From the air, underground, or at street-level, EL PAÍS has put together a list of 10 surprising places to explore in the Big Apple, beyond the touristy clichés
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November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
More than 20,000 books and other materials have already been removed from shelves, moved for now to the Downtown Bend Public Library.

When the Central Library at Stevens Ranch opens in the spring all those materials will move there permanently, ready to be checked out.
East Bend library set to close Saturday - The Bulletin
After 15 years of serving east Bend, the Deschutes Public Library branch on Dean Swift Road will close Saturday.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Donate to support the Grand Rapids Area Library through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation’s newest fund, the Grand Rapids Area Library Fund.
Pledge your support to easing the Grand Rapids Area Library’s fiscal crisis
Donate to support the Grand Rapids Area Library through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation’s newest fund, the Grand Rapids Area Library Fund.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A library card is a crucial step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.
What’s the must-have school supply this year? A library card! - Christian County Headliner News
It's the key to worldwide exploration, and it fits in your pocket. Each September, the Christian County Library collaborates with preschools, daycares, elementary, middle and high schools across the…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
What started as a small collection of just 300 books has grown into a key part of Denison’s history.

Today, there are more than 30,000 books at the library, and over a million literary materials available online.
Denison Public Library celebrates 90th anniversary, unveils new sculpture
The 90-year celebration wrapped up with a handful of speeches and the unveiling of a new sculpture.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM