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Beyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryJanuary 15, 2025 - The News-HeraldKenton County Public Library to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday with family-friendly events January 18 January 15, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneBeyond the Borders: Looming Immigration Control Policies and Its Local ImpactJanuary 15, 2025 - Kentucky LivingCommunity CalendarJanuary 15, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseLibrary CornerJanuary 15, 2025 - The Estill TribuneLibrary receives grants, starts robotics clubJanuary 15, 2025 - The Casey County NewsLibrary receives several grants to improve servicesJanuary 15, 2025 - The Lebanon EnterpriseCommunity CalendarJanuary 15, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsDiamond Files for Bankruptcy | News and AnalysisJanuary 15, 2025 - School Library JournalLINEUPJanuary 14, 2025 - The Paducah SunPublic library to hold art contestJanuary 14, 2025 - Kentucky New EraTown Crier January 14, 2025 - Kentucky New EraWhat’s happening this weekJanuary 14, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerHenderson County Public Library celebrate new information kioskJanuary 14, 2025 - WEHTProject Prom Dress back for second yearJanuary 14, 2025 - The Kentucky StandardThe Library is hosting Anime AfternoonJanuary 14, 2025 - Z93American Library Association extends support to libraries affected by Los Angeles wildfiresJanuary 13, 2025 - American Library AssociationThis Week at the LibraryJanuary 13, 2025 - Z93NFL Player Reads on Sideline During Playoff GameJanuary 13, 2025 - School Library JournalWarming centers see heavy useJanuary 12, 2025 - Bowling Green Daily NewsPaul Sawyier Public Library news — Jan. 12-18January 12, 2025 - The State Journal'Once Upon an Orchestra' brings musical storytelling to Louisville libraryJanuary 12, 2025 - WLKYCommunity CalendarJanuary 11, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalThis Week in the Tri-StateJanuary 11, 2025 - The Daily IndependentMcCracken County Public Library new releases January 11, 2025 - The Paducah SunDrop Your Drawers campaign breaks recordJanuary 11, 2025 - The Paducah SunFree playgroups for kids aged 3-5 launch in Covington January 11, 2025 - Link NKYLibrary asks for hygiene donations to support new projectJanuary 11, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseEastside Library offers updated space for Lexington teens and tweensJanuary 10, 2025 - WLEX Library to start accepting submissions for Black History Month Art ShowJanuary 10, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerMany take advantage of local libraries during the stormJanuary 10, 2025 - Spectrum NewsIntellectual Freedom News 1/10/2025January 10, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogFloyd County Library looking for growth in 2025January 10, 2025 - Floyd County ChronicleBookLooks, RatedBooks, and Other Unprofessional Book “Review” Sites to Know: Book Censorship News, January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 - Book RiotLouisville libraries opened to the homeless in winter storm. Staff say they weren't preparedJanuary 10, 2025 - Courier-JournalPublic library to start Pop-up programs for teens next monthJanuary 10, 2025 - The News-GraphicLibrary programmingJanuary 10, 2025 - The News-HeraldC.R. "Bob" KleierJanuary 9, 2025 - Patton Funeral HomePublic libraries open as FCPS cancels school for the rest of the weekJanuary 9, 2025 - WKYTLibrary presentation highlights county's originsJanuary 9, 2025 - The Paducah SunPublic Library EventsJanuary 9, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetLibrary NotesJanuary 9, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordLongert visiting DCPL to discuss biography on MLB player’s tragic death and Owensboro connectionsJanuary 8, 2025 - The Owensboro TimesIntellectual Freedom News 1/3/2025January 8, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogLINEUPJanuary 8, 2025 - The Paducah SunPamela B. AdelmanJanuary 8, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerLibrary CornerJanuary 8, 2025 - The Estill TribuneFriends of the Library news for JanuaryJanuary 8, 2025 - The Casey County NewsHornback crafts wooden works of artJanuary 8, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCommunity CalendarJanuary 8, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsALA To Receive $25M Bequest for Library School ScholarshipsJanuary 8, 2025 - Library JournalSubmissions Now Open for the 2025 John Cotton Dana AwardsJanuary 8, 2025 - American Library AssociationNew MaterialsJanuary 8, 2025 - Muhlenberg County Public LibrariesNew IMLS Report: State-Level Analysis of Public Library Service Adaptations in Response to the COVID-19 PandemicJanuary 7, 2025 - Library Journal’s Info DocketLibrarians Gain Protections in Some States as Book Bans SoarJanuary 7, 2025 - Library Journal’s Info DocketAre You Ready to Be a Library Administrator?January 7, 2025 - Public Libraries OnlineMayor Greenberg encourages families to explore museums, community centers, and libraries during snow daysJanuary 7, 2025 - Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government Libraries offer us more than just booksJanuary 7, 2025 - The GuardianCity Librarian: John Szabo Is LJ’s 2025 Librarian of the Year January 7, 2025 - Library JournalLibrary of Congress Accepting Applications for the 2025 Literacy Awards January 7, 2025 - Library of CongressLecture series starts spring season on Saturday January 7, 2025 - The State JournalTown CrierJanuary 7, 2025 - Kentucky New EraWhat's happening this weekJanuary 7, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerCommunity CalendarJanuary 7, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseJessamine County Public Library EventsJanuary 7, 2025 - The Jessamine Journal Winterberry Studio brings the Nordic concept of "Friluftsliv" to Berea this winterJanuary 7, 2025 - The Richmond RegisterMadison County Warming Centers provide relief in frigid temperaturesJanuary 7, 2025 - The Richmond RegisterWeekday warming centers opening this weekJanuary 6, 2025 - Bowling Green Daily NewsBuild Your Library Skills in 2025 With These Tremendous New ResourcesJanuary 6, 2025 - Book RiotNew ALA Task Force Looks at Older Adults, Justice, and LibrariesJanuary 6, 2025 - Public Libraries OnlineRx for Flourishing | Editorial January 6, 2025 - Library JournalCure the winter blues with fun, Oldham County eventsJanuary 6, 2025 - The Oldham EraHospice to begin grief support series at Berea LibraryJanuary 6, 2025 - The Berea CitizenPokémon Club Coming up Next Week at the LibraryJanuary 6, 2025 - Z93Friends of the Library: Tools and resources January 6, 2025 - OCLC’s WebJunctionKenton County Public Library has digital resources available for you — learn something new from comfort of homeJanuary 5, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneWhat to know as winter storm covers Louisville, southern Indiana in snow and ice January 5, 2025 - WDRBCommunity CalendarJanuary 4, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalKentucky library celebrates Dia De Reyes with food, crafts, and activitiesJanuary 4, 2025 - WKRC-Local 12McCracken County Public Library new releasesJanuary 4, 2025 - The Paducah SunThis Week in the Tri-StateJanuary 4, 2025 - The Daily Independent56 Small Tasks to Be Proactive Against Book Censorship in 2025 and Beyond: Book Censorship News, January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 - Book RiotEBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award Call for NominationsJanuary 3, 2025 - American Library AssociationLibrary Collects Donations for NonprofitJanuary 3, 2025 - WPSDLibrarians and Allies Must Act to Secure the Future of Libraries and Intellectual FreedomJanuary 2, 2025 - School Library JournalPublic library eventsJanuary 2, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetDATEBOOKJanuary 2, 2025 - The Sentinel-News2025 LibLearnX PreviewJanuary 2, 2025 - American LibrariesLibrary NotesJanuary 2, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordMovie Time this afternoon at the LibraryJanuary 2, 2025 - Z93Community CalendarJanuary 2, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseCorbin Public Library has successful Christmas seasonJanuary 2, 2025 - The Times-TribuneBoard games & book goalsJanuary 2, 2025 - City of Covington Words Matter: Creating a harmful-content statement to build an inclusive catalogJanuary 2, 2025 - American Libraries2024 Year in ReviewJanuary 2, 2025 - American LibrariesBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryJanuary 1, 2025 - The Herald-NewsLaurel County Public Library shares 2024 statisticsJanuary 1, 2025 - The Sentinel EchoJanuary happenings at the Henry County Public LibraryJanuary 1, 2025 - The Henry County LocalMary Wood Weldon Memorial Library Calendar of Events for January 2025January 1, 2025 - WCLUM-I staff selects top 10 stories of 2024December 31, 2024 - Messenger-InquirerKentucky Reptiles and Story Time eventDecember 31, 2024 - The Times-TribunePhotos with SantaDecember 31, 2024 - The Times-TribuneFern Creek is getting a new library. Here's the latest on what we know about the projectDecember 31, 2024 - Courier-JournalLouisville tourist attractions recognized more than 50 times in 2024. See the list.December 31, 2024 - Courier-JournalSue Reid DraperDecember 31, 2024 - Milner & Orr Funeral HomeThe Library Workers Support Group: A Response to Workplace TraumaDecember 31, 2024 - Public Libraries OnlineThis Week at the Public LibraryDecember 30, 2024 - Z93Goshen Library grand opening: ribbon cutting to be held on Jan. 9December 29, 2024 - The Oldham EraThese were the most-borrowed books from public libraries in 2024December 29, 2024 - NPRThink you know Daniel Boone?December 29, 2024 - Grant County NewsCorbin Library hosts Wrapping Paper Fashion ShowDecember 28, 2024 - The Times-TribuneLibrary board conducts final 2024 meetingDecember 28, 2024 - Appalachian News-ExpressLINEUPDecember 28, 2024 - The Paducah SunLocal author releases The Awakening of the RavenDecember 28, 2024 - The MessengerBoswell discusses upcoming legislative sessionDecember 27, 2024 - Messenger-InquirerAuthor Shelli R. Johannes to appear for event at the CapitolDecember 27, 2024 - WNKYLibrary programmingDecember 27, 2024 - The News-HeraldCatch Up on This Year’s Most Read Book Censorship Stories: December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 - Book RiotThis Week in the Tri-StateDecember 26, 2024 - The Daily IndependentWhat is Louisville reading? Data shines light on Kentucky's biggest libraryDecember 26, 2024 - Courier-JournalCapitol Theater hosts slate of showings throughout late December, JanuaryDecember 26, 2024 - WNKYPajama party & yogaDecember 26, 2024 - City of CovingtonLocal author gives glimpse into his creative mind at book signingDecember 26, 2024 - The Cynthiana Democrat Christmas Past: Historic photos show what the holidays used to be like in NKYDecember 25, 2024 - Link NKYLibrary’s HVAC woes continueDecember 25, 2024 - The Casey County NewsFriends of the Library newsDecember 25, 2024 - The Casey County NewsLibrary holds gingerbread house building contestDecember 25, 2024 - The Casey County NewsBeyond books, modern libraries enrich communitiesDecember 25, 2024 - The Paducah SunLibrary CornerDecember 25, 2024 - The Estill TribuneHappenings in Bullitt CountyDecember 24, 2024 - The Pioneer NewsChristmas Tea at Weldon libraryDecember 23, 2024 - WCLUArkansas Book-Banning Law Declared UnconstitutionalDecember 23, 2024 - American Library AssociationGraves County Public Library holiday food drive faces donation decline in effort to serve communityDecember 23, 2024 - WPSDCommunity shows support for those battling homelessnessDecember 23, 2024 - WPSDVideo Interview: A Conversation with the Librarian of Congress, Carla HaydenDecember 21, 2024 - Library Journal’s Info DocketCity officials announce millions in donations for library improvement campaignDecember 20, 2024 - Courier-JournalIntellectual Freedom News 12/20/2024December 20, 2024 - Intellectual Freedom BlogBeyond books: Discover the hidden treasures of NKY public librariesDecember 20, 2024 - Link NKYJames Graham Brown Foundation matches $1.5M raised for Louisville librariesDecember 20, 2024 - WHASWork to improve public libraries across Louisville continuesDecember 20, 2024 - WLKYMcCracken County Public Library concert highlights library’s role in communityDecember 20, 2024 - WPSDWPSD's 2025 Weather Calendars available at local librariesDecember 20, 2024 - WPSDThe Top 10 Library Stories of 2024December 20, 2024 - Publishers WeeklyFirst Lady Announces New Free Literacy Resource Available to All Kentucky Schools, Libraries and FamiliesDecember 19, 2024 - Kentucky.govWinter break fun: Louisville libraries host free events for all agesDecember 19, 2024 - WHASAnnual library book signing puts the spotlight on fifth grade artistsDecember 19, 2024 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierCommunity CalendarDecember 18, 2024 - The News-EnterpriseBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryDecember 18, 2024 - The Herald-NewsLibrary CornerDecember 18, 2024 - The Estill TribuneCommunity CalendarDecember 18, 2024 - The LaRue County Herald NewsLibrary Christmas story timeDecember 18, 2024 - WPSD2025 National Day of Racial HealingDecember 17, 2024 - OCLC’s WebJunctionWarren County Public Library to host New York Times Bestselling Author Jamie FordDecember 17, 2024 - WBKOSarah Jessica Parker Produces Book-Banning DocDecember 17, 2024 - Kirkus ReviewsMcCracken County Public Library to host resource fair December 17December 17, 2024 - Marshall County Tribune-CourierLINEUPDecember 17, 2024 - The Paducah Sun2024 Christmas and Holiday events guide for KentuckianaDecember 17, 2024 - WDRBLast Movie of the Year at the Library is ScheduledDecember 17, 2024 - Z93Have you checked that parade candy yet from the library!?December 17, 2024 - Z93IFLA Publishes First Ever “Guidelines for Libraries Supporting Displaced Persons: Refugees, Migrants, Immigrants, Asylum Seekers”December 16, 2024 - Library Journal’s Info DocketSchool of Information Science researcher awarded over $400,000 for library trustee projectDecember 16, 2024 - University of Kentucky PLA announces candidates for 2025 Board ElectionDecember 16, 2024 - American Library AssociationGeorge Coon Children’s Christmas ProgramDecember 15, 2024 - WPKY