#libraries

#libraries

Find places to keep cool in New York City during summer heat waves, including parks with sprinklers, public pools, tree-shaded areas, and libraries.

Austin considers new libraries, health centers, and parks for 2026 bond election.

Funding requests aim to address community service gaps and enhance facilities.

Public libraries face serious funding cuts that threaten essential community services.

The documentary 'Free for All' highlights the importance of public libraries amidst increasing censorship and challenges to their existence.

Libraries are vital spaces for LGBTQIA community exploration and expression, providing access to resources that shape identity and activism.

The 2024 ALA report highlighted ongoing challenges of censorship in libraries and the threat to library funding.

Multnomah County Library emphasizes the importance of resisting book censorship, especially concerning LGBTQIA+ and multicultural narratives, during Banned Books Week.

The elimination of IMLS would significantly harm Oregon's libraries by cutting crucial funding.

The IMLS is vital for libraries' support and services, particularly in underserved communities, and is now under threat from recent executive actions.

Enfield Council will close nearly half of its libraries to save £500,000 annually and address budget pressures.

Oakland's libraries offer digital resources and cultural experiences beyond traditional book lending, accessible to California residents for free.

Libraries support authors through a lending rights scheme and foster community engagement.

Borrowing books from libraries benefits both readers and authors.

Libraries are crucial community resources, providing educational and social support, yet they face significant closures and funding cuts across the UK.

YouTube cannot be considered a Library due to its active content curation and unequal treatment of information.

YouTube's active content delivery contrasts with the passive, stable environment of traditional libraries.