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Public Library will Host Movie Time TodayOctober 11, 2024 - Z93Smokey Bear teaches fire prevention at the libraryOctober 11, 2024 - The Paducah Sun Beyond books: How a public library in Ohio's Rust Belt is spurring economic growthOctober 11, 2024 - NPRBooks Don’t Just Appear on Library Shelves: Book Censorship News, October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 - Book RiotCommunity calendarOctober 10, 2024 - Central Kentucky News-JournalLibrary offering fall reading programOctober 10, 2024 - Central Kentucky News-JournalPublic library eventsOctober 10, 2024 - The Spencer MagnetDATEBOOKOctober 10, 2024 - The Sentinel-RecordTOWN CRIEROctober 10, 2024 - The MessengerLINEUPOctober 10, 2024 - The Paducah SunDesign 5253 reports on one-year site visit at CCPL Board meetingOctober 10, 2024 - Murray Ledger & Times GOODNIGHT NOOKOctober 10, 2024 - Franklin FavoriteLibrary NotesOctober 10, 2024 - Kentucky New EraTown CrierOctober 10, 2024 - Kentucky New EraWEEKLY SPOTLIGHTOctober 10, 2024 - The News-EnterpriseComic Surge returning to libraryOctober 10, 2024 - The Jessamine JournalBrock encourages home-owners to check their insuranceOctober 9, 2024 - Middlesboro Daily NewsBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryOctober 9, 2024 - The Herald-NewsKentucky public school districts to receive free Kentucky Virtual Library membershipsOctober 9, 2024 - The Lebanon EnterpriseLocal libraries provide parents relief during fall breakOctober 9, 2024 - WPSDKentucky Bigfoot researcher to speak at MCPLOctober 9, 2024 - Columbia MagazineCovington library joins BLINK arts and lights festival October 9, 2024 - Link NKYFree photograph program returns to McCracken County Public LibraryOctober 9, 2024 - WPSD"The Ghostly World" beckons at the McCracken County Public LibraryOctober 9, 2024 - WPSDWhat’s happening at the libraryOctober 9, 2024 - The Winchester SunLibrary CornerOctober 9, 2024 - The Estill TribuneAshland serves another successful Firkinfest | NewsOctober 8, 2024 - The Daily IndependentKentucky Haunts, Murder and MayhemOctober 8, 2024 - Link NKYBench of hope unveiled at libraryOctober 8, 2024 - The Cynthiana DemocratStop by your local library to meet The Enquirer's NKY reporterOctober 8, 2024 - The Cincinnati EnquirerTouch the Truck event rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12October 8, 2024 - The Oldham EraStoryTime at all Kenton County Library BranchesOctober 8, 2024 - WYMTWhite House recognizes libraries’ efforts to save lives from overdoseOctober 8, 2024 - American Library AssociationCumberland Con brings strange marriage of comic books, paranormal happenings to SomersetOctober 7, 2024 - The Commonwealth JournalPrichard to discuss Frankfort's role in Civil War October 7, 2024 - The State JournalJessamine County Public Library EventsOctober 7, 2024 - The Jessamine JournalBoard Games and Brownies at the LibraryOctober 7, 2024 - Z93Mark your calendar for Grant County Uncovered: murder, mystery, and mayhemOctober 6, 2024 - The Grant County NewsEminence hosts health fairOctober 6, 2024 - Henry County LocalLouisville's Little Libraries initiative encourages a love of readingOctober 6, 2024 - Spectrum NewsThis Week in the Tri-StateOctober 5, 2024 - The Daily IndependentNew locations coming for region D/L branch, prosecutor’s officeOctober 5, 2024 - The News StandardMcCracken County Public Library new releasesOctober 5, 2024 - The Paducah SunCommunity CalendarOctober 4, 2024 - The Commonwealth JournalLibrary programmingOctober 4, 2024 - The News-HeraldIntellectual Freedom News 10/4/2024October 4, 2024 - Intellectual Freedom BlogThe Week in Libraries: October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 - Publishers WeeklyLibrarians throw Teentober Renaissance Faire at EastsideOctober 4, 2024 - WTVQHaybale Trail locations releasedOctober 3, 2024 - News-Democrat & LeaderFun Story Time Programs at the LibraryOctober 3, 2024 - The Spencer MagnetFall in Love with Oldham County in OctoberOctober 3, 2024 - The Oldham Era'It's really a hidden gem' | Everything you can get for free with a Cincinnati Public Library cardOctober 3, 2024 - WCPOPress release: Boone County Public Library announces their Upcoming Concert Line-up!October 3, 2024 - Link NKYNew library tops Fiscal Court meetingOctober 3, 2024 - The Mountain AdvocateLibraries as Lifelines: Supporting Communities in the Aftermath of Hurricane HeleneOctober 3, 2024 - American Library AssociationBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryOctober 2, 2024 - The Herald-NewsLINEUPOctober 2, 2024 - The Paducah SunOctober Friends’ upcoming eventsOctober 2, 2024 - The Casey County NewsPen keeps Old Time music aliveOctober 2, 2024 - The Lebanon EnterpriseCommunity CalendarOctober 2, 2024 - The News-EnterpriseGarden Club members host youth event October 2, 2024 - The News-Enterprise'Tis the season for. . . bats!' — McCracken County Public Library to host Spooky Spotlight on bats October 2, 2024 - WPSDWhat’s happening at the LibraryOctober 2, 2024 - The Winchester SunFormer warden hosts book signing, details life at KY State PenitentiaryOctober 2, 2024 - The Herald LedgerLibrary CornerOctober 2, 2024 - The Estill TribuneLois Marilyn WelchOctober 2, 2024 - The Richmond RegisterCorbin Public Library board working to update strategic planOctober 2, 2024 - The Times-TribuneLibrary sees success with Renaissance FairOctober 1, 2024 - Kentucky New EraMind over Matter at Mindfest 2024October 1, 2024 - The Pioneer NewsGoodnight NookOctober 1, 2024 - Franklin FavoriteGeorgetown College Celebrates Hall of Fame Inductees for 2024October 1, 2024 - Georgetown CollegeSouthwest Regional Library turns 10! October 1, 2024 - Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government October 2024 Calendar of Events -Mary Wood Weldon Memorial LibraryOctober 1, 2024 - WCLUUpcoming Jessamine County Public Library eventsOctober 1, 2024 - The Jessamine Journal2024 Librarian of the Year weighs in on book ban controversyOctober 1, 2024 - WAVYMarshall County Public Library launches LibMD project to make health information more accessible September 30, 2024 - WPSDLibrary InsideSeptember 30, 2024 - Times-TribuneGovernment at a glance: Weekly meeting highlightsSeptember 30, 2024 - Link NKYTim Erenata to perform at next Story by Story storytelling event at PSPL Oct. 8September 30, 2024 - The State JournalPaul WaltersSeptember 30, 2024 - News-GraphicPLA opens call for self-nominations for 2025 PLA electionSeptember 30, 2024 - American Library AssociationThis Week at The LibrarySeptember 30, 2024 - Z93Grand opening of NKY library offers more than just booksSeptember 29, 2024 - WKRCHCMPL brings back Health FairSeptember 28, 2024 - The MessengerLibrary introduces new reading trail September 28, 2024 - Kentucky New EraMcCracken County Public Library new releasesSeptember 28, 2024 - The Paducah SunGeorge Coon Library in October 2024September 28, 2024 - WPKYPeople are supporting 'book sanctuaries' despite politics: 'No one wants to be censored'September 27, 2024 - USA TodayCommunity CalendarSeptember 27, 2024 - The Commonwealth Journal'Your imagination is the limit'September 27, 2024 - Henry County Local Intellectual Freedom News 9/27/2024September 27, 2024 - Intellectual Freedom BlogWCPL announces launch of new satellite at International Center of KentuckySeptember 27, 2024 - WNKYLibrary programmingSeptember 27, 2024 - The News-HeraldThe Week in Libraries: September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 - Publishers Weekly Scooby Doo Party Announced Coming up at the Public LibrarySeptember 27, 2024 - Z93Interactive Map Combines Banned Book Data and Little Free Library LocationsSeptember 26, 2024 - Library JournalCounty contracts with LTADD for engineering servicesSeptember 26, 2024 - The Grayson County NewsIsland NewsSeptember 26, 2024 - McLean County NewsWhitley Fiscal Court approves 2024 tax ratesSeptember 26, 2024 - Times-TribuneLibrary NotesSeptember 26, 2024 - The Cadiz RecordStuffies have sleepover at the librarySeptember 26, 2024 - The Spencer MagnetPublic library eventsSeptember 26, 2024 - The Spencer MagnetFrom pen to paper to book: Kentucky children's book author on the challenges facing Black authorsSeptember 26, 2024 - Spectrum NewsCynthiana Harrison County Public Library has day of artSeptember 26, 2024 - The Cynthiana DemocratFiscal Court sets tax ratesSeptember 26, 2024 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierBethany's Hope founder speaks out for mental health, suicide preventionSeptember 25, 2024 - Times-TribuneLibrary offers fishing poles to check outSeptember 25, 2024 - The Casey County NewsKathryn Wilson’s art can’t be rushedSeptember 25, 2024 - The LaRue County Herald NewsTrimble County Library ProgramsSeptember 25, 2024 - The Trimble BannerBooks, books, and moreSeptember 25, 2024 - The McCreary County VoiceJames A. “Jim” NelsonSeptember 24, 2024 - Legacy.comCorbin approves tax rates for 2024-25September 24, 2024 - Times-TribuneLibrary holds off on check ins until Oct. 2September 24, 2024 - The Oldham EraThis Louisville library is expected to reopen in March 2025September 24, 2024 - WHASBooks Unbanned Still Growing Strong More than Two Years After LaunchSeptember 23, 2024 - Library JournalMercy Health offers free flu shot clinic at McCracken County Public LibrarySeptember 23, 2024 - The Paducah SunMcCracken County Public Library spotlights banned booksSeptember 23, 2024 - WPSDOctober happenings at the Henry County Public LibrarySeptember 22, 2024 - Henry County Local This Week in the Tri-StateSeptember 21, 2024 - The Daily IndependentTeen Week returns to Owensboro with series of youth-focused eventsSeptember 21, 2024 - The Owensboro TimesHank the Horse visits Louisville library to meet kids, teach them about horsesSeptember 21, 2024 - WDRBLibrary to host a jigsaw puzzle competition for adults; free activities for all agesSeptember 21, 2024 - The Advocate-MessengerMadison Book Fest 2024 coming September 28thSeptember 20, 2024 - The Richmond RegisterKentucky Town Is Shaken After Local Sheriff Is Charged with Killing JudgeSeptember 20, 2024 - The New York TimesWoodford County Courthouse hosts recognition day for POWs, those declared MIASeptember 20, 2024 - WDKYFriends of the Library Book Sale kicked off last weekendSeptember 19, 2024 - The Sentinel EchoCounty's spec building attracts interest September 19, 2024 - The Cadiz RecordCounty branch libraries to open on WednesdaysSeptember 19, 2024 - Appalachian News-ExpressCheck it out: The history of Louisville’s main branch librarySeptember 19, 2024 - Lou TodayFiscal Court Purchases of the Kendall Robinson Building for Economic DevelopmentSeptember 19, 2024 - The Booneville SentinelBeyond the Books: What’s happening at your librarySeptember 18, 2024 - The Herald-NewsPublic Libraries are Key to Tackling Misinformation, Distrust and Social Isolation, Reports Urban Libraries CouncilSeptember 18, 2024 - Library Journal’s InfoDocketLINEUPSeptember 18, 2024 - The Paducah SunLunch and Learn at Metcalfe County LibrarySeptember 18, 2024 - WCLUFighting back on book bansSeptember 18, 2024 - NPRCounty officials OK new tax ratesSeptember 18, 2024 - The Mountain EagleCommunity CalendarSeptember 18, 2024 - The News-EnterpriseLibrary Board sets tax rates for 2024-25September 18, 2024 - The Springfield SunFriends appreciates support and sponsorsSeptember 18, 2024 - The Casey County NewsSeptember 2024 Kid LibrariansSeptember 18, 2024 - Muhlenberg County Public LibrariesLibrary Introducing Vox Books for ChildrenSeptember 18, 2024 - Z93Stress reDUCKtion Kits Available for Teens at the LibrarySeptember 18, 2024 - Z93Artist incorporates surrendered guns into sculpturesSeptember 18, 2024 - WLEXLibrary event to highlight Market House Theatre's history and successesSeptember 18, 2024 - The Paducah SunOn National Voter Registration Day 2024, ALA President urges library professionals to get Reader Voter ReadySeptember 17, 2024 - American Library AssociationCarnegie-Whitney awards up to $5,000 for guides to library ResourcesSeptember 17, 2024 - American Library AssociationALA invites applicants for $3.5 million in grants as part of third round of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural CommunitiesSeptember 17, 2024 - American Library AssociationWriters Club to Meet tomorrow at the LibrarySeptember 17, 2024 - Z93 Mattingly appointed to DCPL board with contentious 3-1 vote by Fiscal CourtSeptember 17, 2024 - The Owensboro TimesMcCracken County Public Library collecting costumes to help families this Halloween September 17, 2024 - The Paducah SunDATEBOOKSeptember 17, 2024 - The Sentinel-NewsBids opened on solid waste proposalSeptember 17, 2024 - The Oldham EraSelf-defense training coming to the librarySeptember 17, 2024 - The Cynthiana DemocratLibrary staff members busy with training activitiesSeptember 17, 2024 - The Cynthiana DemocratStill strumming together after all these years September 17, 2024 - The Richmond RegisterWhat’s happening at the LibrarySeptember 17, 2024 - The Winchester Sun$10,000 Grants Available Through Kentucky Historical Society’s Newly Launched America250KY ProgramSeptember 17, 2024 - Kentucky.govBanned Books Week News, Events, and Resources September 17, 2024 - School Library JournalGet ’Em While They’re Hot: Limited Edition Library CardsSeptember 17, 2024 - Library JournalRe-launch of New Americans Initiative on Citizenship DaySeptember 17, 2024 - Link NKYLouisville Orchestra to visit local libraries for 'Once Upon an Orchestra'; Here's whenSeptember 16, 2024 - WHASFreedom Center, library collecting oral histories from the Green Book eraSeptember 16, 2024 - WVXUCalloway County Public Library Board holds monthly meetingSeptember 16, 2024 - Murray Ledger & TimesAmerican Library Association to Host Historic Intellectual Freedom Summit at the Library of CongressSeptember 16, 2024 - American Library AssociationThe Freedom to Read Issue: All Our CoverageSeptember 16, 2024 - Publishers WeeklyUpcoming Jessamine County Public Library eventsSeptember 16, 2024 - The Jessamine JournalCovington kindergarteners get free books through this county programSeptember 15, 2024 - Link NKYTimesavers helping battle 'Silver Tsunami'September 14, 2024 - Messenger-InquirerNKyTribune offers first free community session, Wellness Strategies for Home and Work with Jessica MorrisSeptember 14, 2024 - Northern Kentucky Tribune Literacy Council announces new book vending machine projectSeptember 14, 2024 - Kentucky New EraMcCracken County Public Library new releasesSeptember 14, 2024 - The Paducah SunGrant County Uncovered: Murder, Mystery, and MayhemSeptember 14, 2024 - The Grant County NewsFall Family Crafternoon Today at the LibrarySeptember 13, 2024 - Z93 Library to operate SOKY Marketplace PavilionSeptember 13, 2024 - Bowling Green Daily NewsThe Week in Libraries: September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 - Publishers WeeklyGrand opening of Boone County Public Library’s new Walton Branch set for Sept. 29September 13, 2024 - Northern Kentucky TribuneWIB names five recipients of workforce annual awards at NKY Works ForumSeptember 13, 2024 - Northern Kentucky TribuneMcCracken County Public Library saves public thousands by offering free servicesSeptember 13, 2024 - WPSDThe State of Academic Libraries: Book Censorship News, September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 - Book RiotIntellectual Freedom News 9/13/2024September 13, 2024 - Intellectual Freedom BlogThe Cincinnati Public Library is more than just bookshelves - it’s a lifelineSeptember 13, 2024 - Fox 19Library programmingSeptember 13, 2024 - The News-HeraldThe Kentucky DREAM Storytelling FestivalSeptember 13, 2024 - The Grant County NewsWinchester Police’s Fall Food Drive to support for students during fall breakSeptember 13, 2024 - WKYTKenton Co. Public Library celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up MonthSeptember 12, 2024 - Fox 19Fiscal Court keeps same tax rate as last yearSeptember 12, 2024 - The Middlesboro Daily NewsFriends of Logan County Library raise funds for welcoming statueSeptember 12, 2024 - News-Democrat & LeaderLibrary NotesSeptember 12, 2024 - The Cadiz RecordBeshear visits Christian CountySeptember 12, 2024 - Kentucky New EraHopkinsville Library Holding Yummy Popcorn FundraiserSeptember 12, 2024 - WKDZFiscal Court approves fourth straight county tax cutSeptember 12, 2024 - The Journal-EnterpriseLibrary sets tax ratesSeptember 12, 2024 - The Spencer MagnetHunters Hollow will roll back tax rate... slightlySeptember 12, 2024 - The Pioneer NewsMindfest set for Saturday to celebrate lifeSeptember 12, 2024 - The Pioneer NewsPublic Library EventsSeptember 12, 2024 - The Spencer Magnet Central Kentucky Art Guild showcases talent in annual exhibitSeptember 12, 2024 - The News-EnterpriseThursday, September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 - The Booneville SentinelUrban Libraries Council (ULC) Releases New ‘Science of Reading Toolkit’September 11, 2024 - Library Journal’s Info Docket Beyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibrarySeptember 11, 2024 - The Herald-NewsLINEUPSeptember 11, 2024 - The Paducah SunWhat's coming up in September from the Friends of the LibrarySeptember 11, 2024 - The Casey County NewsFiscal Court approves 2024 tax ratesSeptember 11, 2024 - The Lebanon EnterpriseGuided Meditation Class Coming up at the Library this afternoonSeptember 11, 2024 - Z93Majority of Libraries Planning for AI IntegrationSeptember 11, 2024 - Library Journal'Voices of Elmwood' returns Sept. 19September 11, 2024 - The Messenger-InquirerSean Gaskell brings West African culture to local library with kora performanceSeptember 11, 2024 - The Sentinel-Echo