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Community CalendarDecember 31, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCommunity calendar for Dec. 31December 31, 2025 - The Casey County NewsBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryDecember 31, 2025 - The Herald-NewsHow to join the library's winter reading challengeDecember 31, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseCommunity CalendarDecember 31, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseYear In Review 2025December 31, 2025 - Murray Ledger & TimesTown CrierDecember 30, 2025 - Kentucky New EraOldham libraries expand services with free deliveries for home-bound patronsDecember 30, 2025 - The Oldham EraOwen Cody to perform at HCMPL in a new series with genealogical societyDecember 30, 2025 - The Dawson Springs ProgressLINEUPDecember 30, 2025 - The Paducah SunSew a Stuffie Happening Next Week at the Public LibraryDecember 30, 2025 - Z93Louisville Library announces record number of digital checkouts December 29, 2025 - WAVEThe most-read books of 2025 across the Tri-StateDecember 29, 2025 - WVXULois Jean MorganDecember 29, 2025 - Davis & Powell Funeral HomeIn Focus: Q&A with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg on 2025 milestones, 2026 prioritiesDecember 29, 2025 - Spectrum NewsLouisville Free Public Library reveals its most read titles of 2025December 29, 2025 - WHASLifelong library story comes full circle at WCPLDecember 28, 2025 - Bowling Green Daily NewsFrankfort Heritage Lecture Series spring season revealedDecember 28, 2025 - The State JournalPaul Sawyier Public Library News — Dec. 28, 2025-Jan. 3, 2026December 27, 2025 - The State JournalAdult Craft Time at George Coon LibraryDecember 27, 2025 - WPKYThe Latest Trends in Comics Censorship: Book Censorship News, December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 - Book RiotRita Ann Redden, 69December 26, 2025 - The Anderson NewsHisle announces run for Magistrate in District 1December 26, 2025 - The Winchester SunChristmas Past: Historic photos show what the holidays used to be like in NKYDecember 25, 2025 - Link NKYJohn L. Street Library NotesDecember 25, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordCommunity CalendarDecember 25, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalLawson celebrated for her 15 years of service at retirement party December 25, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetGoodnight NookDecember 25, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteFrom Archives to Video: 4-H Youth Chronicle Courthouse HistoryDecember 24, 2025 - The Adair ProgressDecember 24, 2025 December 24, 2025 - The McCreary JournalLibrary story time continues weekly programming for familiesDecember 24, 2025 - The Paintsville HeraldEmbracing the joy of creation, imaginationDecember 24, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsLetters from Father ChristmasDecember 24, 2025 - The Casey County NewsFiscal court approves road stabilization, accepts tax settlementDecember 24, 2025 - The Casey County NewsLINEUPDecember 23, 2025 - The Paducah SunNew library program supports military families, veteransDecember 23, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseCommunity CalendarDecember 23, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseIMLS Reinstates All Federal Grants, and More Library NewsDecember 23, 2025 - Book RiotTrimble County Public Library January 2026 ProgramsDecember 23, 2025 - The Carroll News-DemocratLibrary Continues Food Drive for House of Blessing Soup KitchenDecember 23, 2025 - Z93PLA launches Transformative Technology Task Force with focus on artificial intelligenceDecember 23, 2025 - American Library Association Chaos in Washington, Distribution Turmoil Made for a Tumultuous 2025December 23, 2025 - Publishers WeeklyJanuary happenings at the Henry County Public LibraryDecember 23, 2025 - The Henry County Local Kick Off the Year with RUSA's 2026 Online LearningDecember 22, 2025 - American Library AssociationThis Week in the Tri-StateDecember 22, 2025 - The Daily IndependentThis Week at the Library!December 22, 2025 - Z93Jean Weber ChristianDecember 21, 2025 - Legacy.comOwen County Library calendarDecember 21, 2025 - The News-HeraldSOKY Ice Rink offers family activities during school winter breakDecember 21, 2025 - WBKOTown CrierDecember 20, 2025 - The Kentucky New EraPaul Sawyier Public Library News — Dec. 21-27, 2025December 20, 2025 - The State Journal Community CalendarDecember 20, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalNew Policy Brief from PEN America: The Bills Igniting Book BansDecember 19, 2025 - Library Journal’s Info DocketA Silver Lining from Comic Book Burnings and Censorship in Postwar America: Book Censorship News, December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 - Book RiotThe Most Popular Books in US Public Libraries in 2025December 19, 2025 - Book RiotClear, confident communication for your libraryDecember 19, 2025 - OCLC’s WebJunctionIntellectual Freedom News 12/19/2025December 19, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogFloyd Library’s Eastern branch hosts ‘Merry Grinchmas’December 19, 2025 - The Floyd County ChroniclePublic library eventsDecember 18, 2025 - The Spencer Magnet Happenings in Anderson County December 18, 2025 - The Anderson NewsLibrary returning to normalDecember 18, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalCommunity CalendarDecember 18, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalJohn L. Street Library NotesDecember 18, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordCommunity connects with WPSD Weather Authority at libraryDecember 18, 2025 - The Paducah SunDonald Drexel RatzlaffDecember 18, 2025 - The Advocate-MessengerALA welcomes pathbreaking study on the state of the nation’s library facilitiesDecember 18, 2025 - American Library AssociationGoodnight NookDecember 18, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteBenton gathers for Christmas, events continue to growDecember 18, 2025 - The Marshall County Tribune-Courier2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The YearDecember 18, 2025 - Book RiotThe Supreme Court Just Opened the Door to a New Era of Book BansDecember 17, 2025 - Time Magazine8th Annual Music for the Solstice: A Celtic Celebration at the CapitolDecember 17, 2025 - Visit Bowling Green Kentucky New Louisville Free Public Library director shares her favorite cozy winter readsDecember 17, 2025 - Louisville Public MediaHoopla Digital Shares 2025 Trends, Growth CategoriesDecember 17, 2025 - Publishers Weekly Destiny of DonationsDecember 17, 2025 - The Carter County TimesBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryDecember 17, 2025 - The Herald-NewsWPSD weather team film live weather at McCracken County Public LibraryDecember 17, 2025 - WPSDHouseDecember 17, 2025 - The Times-TribuneWhat’s happening at the libraryDecember 17, 2025 - The Winchester SunTom O’Dell Smith offers updates on several major projects; 86th District Rep says permanent fix is coming to Master Street in CorbinDecember 17, 2025 - The Mountain AdvocateCommunity CalendarDecember 17, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsLibrary will be closed tomorrow due to scheduled utility outageDecember 17, 2025 - Laker Country 104.9Library Continues Food Drive for House of Blessing Soup KitchenDecember 17, 2025 - Z93Henderson teen wins first place in Kentucky Association of Counties Art ContestDecember 17, 2025 - WEHTThis Weekend in #LoveTheCov 12/18/25December 17, 2025 - City of CovingtonA library helps foster an unlikely friendship December 17, 2025 - NPRFunding woes pause Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in LexingtonDecember 16, 2025 - Lexington Herald-LeaderTown CrierDecember 16, 2025 - Kentucky New EraThe Top Library Stories of 2025 December 16, 2025 - Publishers Weekly December 17, 2025 December 16, 2025 - The McCreary JournalJoin the Library Staff for Christmas Movie Marathon!December 16, 2025 - Z93Deadlines to Send Letters to Santa Are Approaching. Don’t Miss Out!December 15, 2025 - City BeatBoonesborough DAR plans genealogy workshopDecember 15, 2025 - The Richmond RegisterLearning at Every Pace: Explore PLA 2026 Program FormatsDecember 15, 2025 - Public Libraries OnlineIFLA MetLib 2025 Addresses Social Isolation and Civic EngagementDecember 15, 2025 - Library JournalUS librarians tackle ‘manufactured crisis’ of book bans to protect LGBTQ+ rightsDecember 15, 2025 - The GuardianThe Whitley County ParadeDecember 15, 2025 - The Times-TribuneThis Weeks Library EventsDecember 15, 2025 - Z93 Warming centers open in area as winter season approachesDecember 14, 2025 - WBKOOwen County Library CalendarDecember 14, 2025 - The News-HeraldLINEUPDecember 13, 2025 - The Paducah SunPublic libraries celebrate after receiving federal fundingDecember 13, 2025 - WHAS 11Paul Sawyier Public Library News – Dec. 14-20, 2025December 13, 2025 - The State Journal Community CalendarDecember 13, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalThe Seductive Appeal of Burning Comic Books in Postwar America: Book Censorship News, December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025 - Book RiotIntellectual Freedom News 12/12/2025December 12, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogFinancial planning class highlights community supportDecember 12, 2025 - The Paducah SunCommunity CalendarDecember 12, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseWCPL names Laura Beth Fox-Ezell as new co-directorDecember 12, 2025 - WBKOHarlan Memorial Library receives funding for historic programsDecember 12, 2025 - WBKOKiwanis Club feeds hundreds at library’s Big Winter BlowoutDecember 12, 2025 - The Henry County Local IFRT Seeks Nominations for the 2026 Intellectual Freedom AwardsDecember 12, 2025 - American Library AssociationLibrarians can’t keep up with bad AIDecember 12, 2025 - Popular ScienceCouncil pledges funds to proposed recovery initiativeDecember 12, 2025 - The News-GraphicLINEUPDecember 11, 2025 - The Paducah SunBenton prepares for annual Christmas celebration December 11, 2025 - The Marshal County Tribune-CourierKY Symphony Orchestra’s Flood Wall Jazz Quartet playing at Boone, Campbell libraries — free December 11, 2025 - Northern Kentucky Tribune1 killed, 3 trapped after collapse at library construction site in GwangjuDecember 11, 2025 - Lexington Herald-LeaderWhat’s happening at the libraryDecember 11, 2025 - The Winchester SunCommunity CalendarDecember 11, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalGoodnight NookDecember 11, 2025 - Franklin FavoritePublic library eventsDecember 11, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetHappenings in Anderson CountyDecember 11, 2025 - The Anderson NewsNew diaper bank to assist communityDecember 11, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsBoswell to seek second term in state SenateDecember 11, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerStory Time With the GrinchDecember 11, 2025 - The News-Democrat & LeaderThousands Enjoy Downtown ChristmasDecember 11, 2025 - The Jackson-Breathitt County Times-VoiceCommunity Calendar Dec 12-18December 11, 2025 - The Messenger KYSeeking Proposals for RUSA Virtual Forum -Stepping Boldly ForwardDecember 10, 2025 - American Library AssociationFriends December happeningsDecember 10, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarDecember 10, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCalendarDecember 10, 2025 - The Lebanon EnterpriseFree handbell concert becoming holiday tradition in CampbellsvilleDecember 10, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalChristmas on the square a Casey County affairDecember 10, 2025 - The Casey County NewsBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryDecember 10, 2025 - The Herald-NewsSanta visits Trimble County kids at annual Breakfast with SantaDecember 10, 2025 - The Trimble BannerCommunity CalendarDecember 10, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseA Look at PLA 2026: Deadlines, New Opportunities, and What’s Ahead in MinneapolisDecember 10, 2025 - Public Libraries OnlineKHS Announces 2025 Kentucky Local History Trust Fund Grant RecipientsDecember 10, 2025 - Kentucky Historical SocietyGreenup Co. forms committee to look into non-emergency medical transportDecember 10, 2025 - The Daily IndependentTown CrierDecember 9, 2025 - Kentucky New EraSupreme Court refuses to hear Little v. Llano County: ALA respondsDecember 9, 2025 - American Library AssociationAnderson County Library transforms into community dining room every Monday eveningDecember 8, 2025 - WLEXCelebrate the 12 Days of Bookmas at this local library branchDecember 8, 2025 - Link NKYThis Week at the LibraryDecember 8, 2025 - Z93BCPL Foundation among 39 KY arts organization to receive part of $466,000 in America250KY grantsDecember 7, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneOwen County Library CalendarDecember 7, 2025 - The News-HeraldAttendance at library programs remain strong December 7, 2025 - Appalachian News-ExpressThe Greenup County Public Library’s Bookmobile participates in the Flatwoods Christmas ParadeDecember 7, 2025 - The Daily IndependentPaul Sawyier Public Library News — Dec. 7-13, 2025December 6, 2025 - The State JournalRecently renovated Portland Library opens for a day of family funDecember 6, 2025 - WLKYChristmas celebrations and Santa sightings across Hopkins CountyDecember 6, 2025 - The Dawson Springs ProgressThis Week in the Tri-StateDecember 6, 2025 - The Daily IndependentCommunity CalendarDecember 6, 2025 - The Commonwealth Journal Local historian explores century of Christmas celebrationDecember 5, 2025 - The Paducah SunMan spends days living in shack outside Jessamine County Library to spotlight homelessness, housing costsDecember 5, 2025 - WTVQHouse to appear at Corbin Public LibraryDecember 5, 2025 - The Times-TribuneLanguage cafes combine learning, social engagementDecember 5, 2025 - News-GraphicLocal BuzzDecember 5, 2025 - The Henry County Local‘The Librarians’ to Premiere on PBS on February 9December 5, 2025 - School Library JournalRCPL reaches new milestone in Imagination Library enrollmentDecember 5, 2025 - Laker Country 104.9Snow Day Kits for Adults Available at the LibraryDecember 5, 2025 - Z93Lindsey Wilson’s Cultural Affairs Series Renamed for the Late Phil HannaDecember 4, 2025 - The Adair ProgressLibrary marks 10 years of Merry the Christmas Fairy, offers Christmas activitiesDecember 4, 2025 - The Marshal County Tribune-CourierGrant County Public Library receives FamilySearch Affiliate Library statusDecember 4, 2025 - Grant County NewsWebster County Public LibraryDecember 4, 2025 - The Journal-EnterpriseMcCracken County Public Library to host 'An Old-Fashioned Paducah Christmas'December 4, 2025 - WPSDHillview Library celebrates next chapter before closure, renovationsDecember 4, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsPaintsville schools, Johnson County Public Library partnering on literacy projectDecember 4, 2025 - The Paintsville HeraldAward-winning librarian and ‘Reading Rainbow’ host Mychal Threets to serve as 2026 National Library Week honorary chairDecember 4, 2025 - American Library AssociationDanville community afterschool program reduces absenteeism, behavioral problemsDecember 4, 2025 - The Advocate-MessengerExhibit features Appalachians who helped build CincinnatiDecember 3, 2025 - The Mountain EagleBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryDecember 3, 2025 - The Herald-NewsLexington Public Library Winter Break activitiesDecember 3, 2025 - WTVQFlurry of activities means it’s Christmas in MurrayDecember 3, 2025 - The Murray Ledger & TimesSnow better place to be than the libraryDecember 3, 2025 - The Casey County NewsGodbey is December's "Little Librarian"December 3, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarDecember 3, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsLocal Library to host Tea-PartyDecember 3, 2025 - Z93Bibliotherapist and author Emely Rumble will open the Recharging in Challenging Times: ALA Virtual EventDecember 3, 2025 - American Library AssociationHomeless shelters open as temperatures dropDecember 3, 2025 - Spectrum NewsJohn L. Street Library NotesDecember 3, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordKentucky Humanities names interim director amid federal funding woesDecember 3, 2025 - WPSDDowntown Hazard prepares full slate of Christmas eventsDecember 3, 2025 - The Hazard HeraldALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to librariesDecember 3, 2025 - American Library AssociationKinds of Intelligence | LJ Directors’ Summit 2025December 2, 2025 - Library JournalSee inside the renovated Portland Library in west LouisvilleDecember 2, 2025 - Courier-JournalMaine Libraries May Be Required to Pay Their Directors, and More Library NewsDecember 2, 2025 - Book RiotTown CrierDecember 2, 2025 - Kentucky New EraLINEUPDecember 2, 2025 - The Paducah SunCommunity CalendarDecember 2, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseKid Librarians – Nov. 2025December 2, 2025 - Muhlenberg County Public Libraries Free warming center available at The Capitol in Bowling GreenDecember 2, 2025 - WBKOCookies with Santa and The SmithsonianDecember 2, 2025 - Hickman County OnlineMake Christmas Tree Ornaments This Afternoon at the LibraryDecember 2, 2025 - Z93RCPL offering social work helpDecember 2, 2025 - Laker Country 104.9Refresh Your Library on a BudgetDecember 2, 2025 - Public Libraries OnlinePLA opens proposal window for “Hot Takes” and “How-To” programming at 2026 national conferenceDecember 2, 2025 - American Library Association7 families still need Christmas adoption in Casey County programDecember 2, 2025 - WLEXWarming shelters open seeking support as winter hardship intensifiesDecember 1, 2025 - WPSDGot Books? December 1, 2025 - Library JournalBullitt Celebrates the HolidaysDecember 1, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsJessamine County Public Library events for the week of 12/8December 1, 2025 - The Jessamine JournalLibrary Hosting Food Drive for House of Blessing Soup KitchenDecember 1, 2025 - Z93This Week at the LibraryDecember 1, 2025 - Z93Libraries Invited to Apply for the Sixth Annual Peggy Barber Tribute Grant to Support Programs that Strengthen Community Ties through Libraries as Third SpacesDecember 1, 2025 - American Library AssociationALA invites applications for seventh annual Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant: Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for AllDecember 1, 2025 - American Library Association