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Community Calendar November 26, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsMarshall County Leadership students create custom signs for Central ElementaryNovember 26, 2025 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierCoalition Protests Tennessee’s Directive to Public LibrariesNovember 26, 2025 - Publishers Weekly Beyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryNovember 26, 2025 - The Herald-NewsHoliday Spirit Returns: Genealogy & History Center Kicks Off Annual Tree Decorating ContestNovember 26, 2025 - The Adair ProgressThis Week in the Tri-StateNovember 26, 2025 - The Daily IndependentSmithsonian exhibit at Hickman County Memorial Library runs through DecemberNovember 26, 2025 - The Hickman County TimesUK researchers awarded IMLS grant to strengthen social services in public librariesNovember 25, 2025 - University of Kentucky American Library Association opens registration for Recharging in Challenging Times, a one-day virtual eventNovember 25, 2025 - American Library AssociationTown CrierNovember 25, 2025 - Kentucky New EraDrop Your Drawers drive returns to McCracken County Public LibraryNovember 25, 2025 - The Paducah SunDr. Patrick Louis HaganNovember 25, 2025 - The Kentucky StandardThe Library Card Formerly Known as Prince and Other Library NewsNovember 25, 2025 - Book RiotWeather station now online at Trimble parkNovember 25, 2025 - The Trimble Banner1 in 3 American adults have pre-diabetes, 8 in 10 don't knowNovember 25, 2025 - The Dawson Springs ProgressNASA & GLOBE Connect People, Land, and SpaceNovember 25, 2025 - NASAA Major Court Win for IMLS, LibrariesNovember 24, 2025 - Book RiotPulaski County Public Library to receive $10,000 from Carnegie CorporationNovember 24, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalJohn L. Street Public Library NotesNovember 24, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordDecember programs at the Trimble County Public LibraryNovember 24, 2025 - The Trimble BannerFollow the holiday lights to an Oldham Country ChristmasNovember 24, 2025 - The Oldham EraMy Brother's KeeperNovember 24, 2025 - The Sentinel EchoThis week’s events at the libraryNovember 24, 2025 - Z93McCracken Bicentennial books are hot off the pressNovember 23, 2025 - West Kentucky StarReasons to be thankful for your public libraryNovember 23, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarNovember 22, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalMcCracken County Public Library New ReleasesNovember 22, 2025 - The Paducah SunLINEUPNovember 22, 2025 - The Paducah SunPaul Sawyier Public Library News — Nov. 23-29, 2025November 22, 2025 - The State JournalCommunity CalendarNovember 22, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseWhat To Know & How to Help Pass Three State-Level Anti-Book Ban Bills for 2026: Book Censorship News, November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 - Book RiotDecember offers festive library events for all ages to enjoyNovember 21, 2025 - The Henry County Local Local buzzNovember 21, 2025 - The Henry County LocalGov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman, Kentucky Commission on Women Announce New Inductee to Kentucky Women Remembered Exhibit November 21, 2025 - Kentucky.govIntellectual Freedom News 11/21/2025November 21, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogSOKY Ice Rink opens for ninth season in downtown Bowling GreenNovember 21, 2025 - WBKOPublic library eventsNovember 20, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetBullitt Celebrates the HolidaysNovember 20, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsDCPL board considers policy changesNovember 20, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerHere are the winners of the 2025 National Book AwardsNovember 20, 2025 - NPRCommunity CalendarNovember 20, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalCommunity CalendarNovember 20, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalEarly DaysNovember 20, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalChamber recognizes community leaders with annual awards dinnerNovember 20, 2025 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierKY Arts Council: Applications open for new Creative Chapters Library Program GrantNovember 20, 2025 - The Ohio County MonitorPublic library eventsNovember 20, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetBullitt Celebrates the HolidaysNovember 20, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsALA Sounds Alarm as White House Undermines Programs Supporting School and Academic LibrariesNovember 20, 2025 - American Library AssociationGoodnight NookNovember 20, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteStory Alley Night Before Christmas is Dec 2 November 20, 2025 - Columbia MagazineCommunity CalendarNovember 20, 2025 - The Messenger Beyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryNovember 19, 2025 - The Herald-NewsDitching DeweyNovember 19, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity calendar for Nov. 19November 19, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarNovember 19, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsFrom service to scale: a veteran’s craftNovember 19, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsLINEUPNovember 19, 2025 - The Paducah SunD & D Speed PaintersNovember 19, 2025 - The Estill TribuneWhat’s happening at the LibraryNovember 19, 2025 - The Winchester SunCalendarNovember 19, 2025 - The Lebanon EnterpriseUpcoming Jessamine County Public Library eventsNovember 18, 2025 - The Jessamine JournalTown CrierNovember 18, 2025 - Kentucky New EraLibrary invites readers to experience global digital book clubNovember 18, 2025 - The Daily IndependentCommunity CalendarNovember 18, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseMcCrack-Con draws record crowd as the library’s mini convention levels upNovember 18, 2025 - The Paducah SunAmerican Library Association unveils shortlist for 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and NonfictionNovember 18, 2025 - American Library AssociationWhat's Happening in Bullitt CountyNovember 18, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsFloyd Library to host upcoming Christmas events, currently hosting food driveNovember 18, 2025 - The Floyd County Chronicle Choctaw share dances, stickball demoNovember 18, 2025 - The News-GraphicGeorge Coon Library’s “Kids Thanksgiving Craft”November 18, 2025 - WPKYGeorge Coon Library Pecans for SaleNovember 18, 2025 - WPKYIllinois Librarian’s Programs Helped Boost Reading ScoresNovember 17, 2025 - School Library JournalLibrary to host community potlucksNovember 17, 2025 - The Anderson NewsFarmer Named 2025 ‘Citizen of The Year’November 17, 2025 - WEKTNovember’s Adult Crafting Programs at the Public LibraryNovember 17, 2025 - Z93This Week at the LibraryNovember 17, 2025 - Z93Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries with Dr. Margaret Ann PaauwNovember 16, 2025 - Public Libraries OnlineOwen County Library CalendarNovember 16, 2025 - The News-HeraldAll the Book News We Covered This WeekNovember 15, 2025 - Book RiotPaul Sawyier Public Library News — Nov. 16-22, 2025November 15, 2025 - The State JournalCommunity CalendarNovember 15, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalHoliday HighlightsNovember 15, 2025 - The Daily IndependentThis Week in the Tri-StateNovember 15, 2025 - The Daily IndependentCongress Appropriates LoC FY26 Funding, Has Yet to Act on IMLSNovember 14, 2025 - Publishers WeeklyLouisville's Portland Library to reopen after multimillion-dollar expansion, renovation projectNovember 14, 2025 - WDRBWhat Is Take Back The Classroom?: Book Censorship News, November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 - Book RiotUnbound Pages: Banned-book clubs unite readers and activists of all agesNovember 14, 2025 - WGBHCCPL Board discusses strategic planNovember 14, 2025 - Murray Ledger & TimesHenry County Chamber dinner applauds business excellenceNovember 14, 2025 - The Henry County Local Local buzzNovember 14, 2025 - The Henry County Local Intellectual Freedom News 11/14/2025November 14, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogQuick wins to boost engagement with passive programmingNovember 13, 2025 - OCLC’s WebJunctionCourt OKs grant extension in brief meetingNovember 13, 2025 - Kentucky New EraCommunity CalendarNovember 13, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalAdair Regional Book and Arts Fair Draws Crowds and Creativity to the VFWNovember 13, 2025 - The Adair ProgressIn Kentucky, libraries open new doors to family stabilityNovember 13, 2025 - New AlliesArts, Culture, Et Cetera: Music, libraries and an early ChristmasNovember 13, 2025 - Louisville Public MediaGoodnight NookNovember 13, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteLINEUPNovember 12, 2025 - The Paducah SunJohn Dixon WilliamsNovember 12, 2025 - The Paducah SunCommunity Calendar November 12, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseYoung readers celebrated at Literacy Bell event in DanvilleNovember 12, 2025 - The Advocate-MessengerBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryNovember 12, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerWashington Post: How People Really Use ChatGPT, According to 47,000 Conversations Shared OnlineNovember 12, 2025 - Library Journal’s Info DocketFriends of the Library planning a busy NovemberNovember 12, 2025 - The Casey County NewsBebra named 'Little Librarian' for NovemberNovember 12, 2025 - The Casey County NewsWhat story will you write?November 12, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarNovember 12, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCorbin Public Library to Receive $10,000 Gift from Carnegie Corporation Of New YorkNovember 12, 2025 - The News JournalThis Weekend in #LoveTheCov 11/13/25November 12, 2025 - The City of Covington Bryan Stevenson to Open PLA 2026 ConferenceNovember 12, 2025 - American Library AssociationMary G. "Trudy" StricklandNovember 11, 2025 - Legacy.comTown CrierNovember 11, 2025 - Kentucky New EraALA Explains the Donation: Creative Fundraising Effort Benefiting the American Library Association Supports Efforts to Address Censorship and Protect the Right to ReadNovember 11, 2025 - American Library AssociationJessamine County Homeless Coalition works to ease burden on families facing food insecurityNovember 11, 2025 - WDKYCrofton’s little free library converted into food pantry to support community beyond shutdownNovember 11, 2025 - Christian County Now4 Things You Need to Know: November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 - WNKYInfants born at Norton Women's & Children's Hospital to receive free booksNovember 10, 2025 - WHAS 11Federal Cuts, Immigration Raids and a Slowing Economy Hit Rural Libraries November 10, 2025 - The New York Times Bestselling Author Donates Millions to Fund Civil Discourse and Democracy EducationNovember 10, 2025 - Book RiotLaser Cutter Safety in Library MakerspacesNovember 10, 2025 - Public Libraries OnlineMary Wood Weldon Memorial Library offers Medicare sessionNovember 10, 2025 - WCLU LCPL Hires 3 New Employees, Grievance from Former Employee Denied; Audit report shows Library has $2.8 million in CD’s on handNovember 10, 2025 - The Levisa LazerThis Week at the LibraryNovember 10, 2025 - Z93Amid growing need, local food assistance efforts ramp up — and ways to helpNovember 9, 2025 - Bowling Green Daily NewsFollett and Mackin Expand to Public Libraries in Wake of Baker & Taylor Shutdown November 9, 2025 - School Library Journal Owen County Public Library calendarNovember 9, 2025 - The News-HeraldPaul Sawyier Public Library News — Nov. 9-15, 2025November 8, 2025 - The State JournalFriends of the Library Winter Sale kicks offNovember 8, 2025 - The Paducah Sun This Week in the Tri-StateNovember 8, 2025 - The Daily IndependentIntellectual Freedom News 11/7/2025November 7, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogMeet the High Schoolers Who Overturned a State Reading Bowl Book Ban: Book Censorship News, November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 - Book RiotDog Man Party Coming Up Next Week at the Public LibraryNovember 7, 2025 - Z93B&T Rails Against ‘Fast Tracking’ Federal Case November 7, 2025 - Publishers WeeklyJohn L. Street Public Library NotesNovember 6, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordSecond annual vaccine clinic offers free services to communityNovember 6, 2025 - WBKOLibrary and Genealogical Society Honor Ernestine BennettNovember 6, 2025 - The Adair ProgressAdair County Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show Returns Nov. 8November 6, 2025 - The Adair ProgressBarnes, Calzada seek ALA presidency for 2027-2028November 6, 2025 - American Library AssociationPublic library eventsNovember 6, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetAuthor visits Spencer CountyNovember 6, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetCommunity CalendarNovember 6, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalLibrary hosts ‘Trick-or-Reading’ walk-through for Halloween funNovember 6, 2025 - The Sentinel EchoHopkinsville-Christian County Public Library waives late fees all month longNovember 6, 2025 - WHOPWinter Reading 2025-26 / Scholastic Art Competition the Warren County Public LibraryNovember 6, 2025 - SOKY HappeningsBoone County Parks honored for community partnershipsNovember 5, 2025 - Link NKYPublic Libraries Data | Year in Architecture 2025 November 5, 2025 - Library Journal This Week in Bullitt CountyNovember 5, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsLibrary operating out of parking lot as construction continuesNovember 5, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalNew bookmobile and new look attracts library patronsNovember 5, 2025 - The Springfield SunLibrary board sets officers, hears reportsNovember 5, 2025 - The Casey County NewsThis Weekend in #LoveTheCov 11/06/25November 5, 2025 - City of CovingtonTony Iskandar with MFS talks data security and scams at Noontime KnowledgeNovember 5, 2025 - The Times-TribuneGame Fest coming to Richmond Teen CenterNovember 5, 2025 - The Richmond RegisterLibrary CornerNovember 5, 2025 - The Estill TribuneNovember 5, 2025November 5, 2025 - The McCreary JournalKenton County’s ‘Letters to Santa’ program is backNovember 4, 2025 - Link NKYDowntown Redevelopment Authority to dissolve & transfer concert series to new organizationsNovember 4, 2025 - WBKOCentral Kentucky library says it’s missing hundreds of books after vendor closureNovember 4, 2025 - WKYTMadreda ZuehlNovember 4, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerLexington Public Library receives $10,000 Carnegie Corporation gift celebrating historic legacyNovember 4, 2025 - WLEXLawrence County Library Has $10 Gift Card for All VeteransNovember 4, 2025 - The Levisa LazerLouisville's Main Library to temporarily close for renovationsNovember 3, 2025 - Spectrum NewsIt's a safe haven,' unhoused community raises concerns over main library closing up to one yearNovember 3, 2025 - WHAS 11Ready to Go: Joining the fight to defend libraries, workers, and the right to readNovember 3, 2025 - American LibrariesSilas House to appear at Capitol on TuesdayNovember 3, 2025 - WNKYLight Up the Capitol returns for another seasonNovember 3, 2025 - WNKYBooks, dogs galore at public libraryNovember 3, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseALA and Simple Mobile launch 'Connected Communities' grants to advance mobile literacy in urban librariesNovember 3, 2025 - American Library AssociationLocal buzzNovember 3, 2025 - The Henry County Local Woman converts free library into community food pantry to help neighbors in needNovember 3, 2025 - WLEXJessamine County Public Library events for week of 11/10November 3, 2025 - The Jessamine JournalPSPL’s Anderson awarded Outstanding State Volunteer Friend of the YearNovember 1, 2025 - The State JournalMcCracken County Public Library new releasesNovember 1, 2025 - The Paducah Sun2025 I Partner with My Public Library AwardsOctober 31, 2025 - Let’s Move in Libraries Tis' the season for spooky at Cynthiana-Harrison County Public LibraryOctober 31, 2025 - The Cynthiana DemocratHistory comes to life at Goshen libraryOctober 31, 2025 - The Oldham EraLibraries Warn Federal Cuts Could Undo Digital Inclusion GainsOctober 31, 2025 - Broadband BreakfastCommunity Heritage Project at Jackson County Middle SchoolOctober 31, 2025 - Jackson County SunPublic library eventsOctober 30, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetLibrary hosts annual Soup and Chili Fundraiser Monday morningOctober 30, 2025 - The Dawson Springs ProgressLibrary NotesOctober 30, 2025 - Kentucky New Era Clarivate Survey Indicates Steady Increase in Library AI Adoption Worldwide, Skepticism in U.S.October 30, 2025 - Library JournalChildren enjoy messy storytime at Paul Sawyier Public LibraryOctober 30, 2025 - The State JournalMason County receives thousands of books for miniature librariesOctober 30, 2025 - The Ledger IndependentBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryOctober 29, 2025 - The Herald-NewsLINEUPOctober 29, 2025 - The Paducah SunCommunity CalendarOctober 29, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseCommunity calendar for Oct. 29October 29, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarOctober 29, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald News"What were you wearing?"October 29, 2025 - The Lebanon EnterpriseLibrary announcementOctober 29, 2025 - The Carter County TimesThis Weekend in #LoveTheCov 10/30/25October 29, 2025 - City of CovingtonLibrary CornerOctober 29, 2025 - The Estill TribuneBoo Bash brings hundreds to CampbellsburgOctober 29, 2025 - Henry County Local November proclaimed National Family Literacy MonthOctober 29, 2025 - Columbia MagazinePublic library cuts employee medical insuranceOctober 29, 2025 - The Mountain CitizenDay of the Dead celebration to be held Saturday at Farmers MarketOctober 29, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalThe Prestonsburg Library wants to Help you Make Friends QuicklyOctober 29, 2025 - Mountain Top MediaTown CrierOctober 28, 2025 - Kentucky New EraMaintaining Agency During Tough TimesOctober 28, 2025 - School Library JournalFree diabetes education classes at libraryOctober 28, 2025 - WPSDMcCracken Friends of the Library book sale approachesOctober 28, 2025 - WPSDDistrict 8 residents voice concerns over parking, library plansOctober 28, 2025 - WHAS 11Logan County Public Library to undergo expansion projectOctober 28, 2025 - WNKYWarren County Public Library seeks community help naming new lion statuesOctober 28, 2025 - WBKOFamily S.T.E.A.M. Day at the Louisville FREE Public Library gets the whole family involvedOctober 28, 2025 - WDRBTri-County gears up for 2025 Halloween eventsOctober 28, 2025 - Times-TribuneUsed Book Sales Next Week at the LibraryOctober 28, 2025 - Z93