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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 hour ago

Library Lines: James' is book for this year's Read Contra Costa program

The Contra Costa County Library is excited to announce that James by Percival Everett is this year's Read Contra Costa book. The Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel is a powerful retelling of Huckleberry Finn from its character Jim's perspective. The countywide Read Contra Costa program runs from Sept. 2 through Nov. 8, encouraging residents to read the same book and share their experiences. You can find James in hardback, e-book and e-audiobook formats.
Books
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

11 more NYC libraries will soon open on Sundays

"Libraries are among our most precious public resources," Adams said, adding that the funding will help more residents access literacy programs, technology classes and career resources.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Library Lines: Tech Exchange to provide help at Contra Costa branches

The Contra Costa County Library is partnering with Tech Exchange to offer drop-in tech support at three branches, beginning July 29. Tech Exchange will assist patrons with various technology needs, including Internet service sign-ups and navigating library computers.
Digital life
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

How One University Library Plans to Cut Through the AI Hype

The library is taking the lead to be the interdisciplinary hub, which helps avoid silos created by department-specific AI guidelines. Libraries are for everyone; anyone should feel they can ask us for help.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Readers can level up' at Los Altos Library this summer

The Santa Clara County Library's summer reading program promotes reading retention and cognitive benefits for all ages.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Walt Whitman Pop-Up Library opens on Nassau Street while main branch is shuttered for renovations * Brooklyn Paper

We're just so excited to have people back, and so grateful to our partners at Alloy for providing the space to us for free.
Brooklyn
Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How Libraries Are Faring Under the Trump Administration Amid Detrimental Funding Cuts

Funding cuts threaten vital library services, particularly for rural communities.
IMLS grants have been crucial for maintaining library operations and access.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Library Lines: Contra Costa branches' foreign languages webpage updated

Contra Costa County's library supports diversity and language accessibility by offering resources in multiple languages.
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