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Peggy Lynn VaughtJune 11, 2025 - Murray Ledger & TimesFriends of the Library news for JuneJune 11, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity calendar for June 11June 11, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarJune 11, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsLINEUPJune 11, 2025 - The Paducah SunBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryJune 11, 2025 - The Herald-NewsGrayson Library Offers Free Tech Help for SeniorsJune 11, 2025 - The Carter County Times4 Things You Need to Know – June 11th, 2025June 11, 2025 - WNKYCommunity CalendarJune 11, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseAre you Outdoorsy? Join Library Staff and Explore the Great OutdoorsJune 11, 2025 - Z93'15 minutes from everywhere': New library opens in Northern KentuckyJune 10, 2025 - Local 12Town CrierJune 10, 2025 - Kentucky New EraJust Released by the International Federation of Library Associations: “IFLA AI Entry Point for Libraries and AI”June 10, 2025 - Library Journal’s Info DocketConcert at the libraryJune 10, 2025 - Murray Ledger & TimesLibrary keeping kids engaged with summer programsJune 10, 2025 - The Messenger-InquirerDCPL, Miller House partnering for bourbon tastingJune 10, 2025 - The Messenger-InquirerThis Week's HappeningsJune 10, 2025 - The Messenger-InquirerEdmonson County Library inspires kids through art and readingJune 10, 2025 - WBKOTown CrierJune 10, 2025 - The MessengerButler County Public Library offers free fishing poles to communityJune 10, 2025 - WNKYLogan County Public Library kicking off summer with eventsJune 10, 2025 - WNKYKentuckiana's 2025 kids' summer activities guideJune 10, 2025 - WDRBGarden Club, children release thousands of ladybugs at libraryJune 9, 2025 - The News-Enterprise Summer Reading Kick-OffJune 9, 2025 - Grant County NewsMargie Moore & Stacy Stamper - Cap'n Kracken's Pirate Show at Paul Sawyier Public LibraryJune 9, 2025 - WKYTNKY Chamber announces 2026 Leadership Northern Kentucky classJune 9, 2025 - The Lane ReportClarivate partners with American Library Association to advocate for U.S. librariesJune 9, 2025 - American Library AssociationLibrary, local business collecting sleeping bags for the homelessJune 9, 2025 - The Paducah SunThis Week at the Public Library!June 9, 2025 - Z93Summer feeding program is underwayJune 7, 2025 - Grant County NewsMcCracken County Public Library new releasesJune 7, 2025 - The Paducah SunThis Week in the Tri-StateJune 7, 2025 - The Daily IndependentCourt allows Trump administration to proceed with efforts to destroy Institute of Museum and Library Services as case continuesJune 6, 2025 - American Library AssociationAttention young history sleuths!June 6, 2025 - Grant County News“Former Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Speaks Out About Her Firing by Trump”; “The U.S. Copyright Office Used to be Fairly Low-Drama. Not Anymore”; & More Headlines June 6, 2025 - Library Journal’s Info DocketPaul Sawyier Public Library News — June 8-14, 2025June 6, 2025 - The State JournalFriends of the Library book saleJune 6, 2025 - WPSD11 major impacts DOGE funding cuts have on Kentucky’s public health and educationJune 6, 2025 - The Lexington Herald-LeaderHelp Shape the Future of Adult Education in Public LibrariesJune 6, 2025 - Public Libraries OnlineHow The ACLU Is Responding to Book Bans in US Military Schools: Book Censorship News, June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 - Book RiotLibrarians, teachers and others plan day of action to fight book bans and preserve historyJune 6, 2025 - USA TodayIntellectual Freedom News 6/6/2025June 6, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogSchools bringing summer meals to kidsJune 6, 2025 - The Bowling Green Daily NewsNew initiative aims to help children with phonological skillsJune 6, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseWeldon library’s summer reading program kicks off tomorrow June 6, 2025 - WCLUSensory Friendly Read a Thon Coming up at the libraryJune 6, 2025 - Z93Library sees another successful "Summer Reading Kick-Off"June 5, 2025 - The Cynthiana DemocratLibrary NotesJune 5, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordSold-out crowd to gather for 2025 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards today at TurfwayJune 5, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneCommunity calendarJune 5, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalLondon hosts tornado recovery town hall for storm-affected residentsJune 5, 2025 - The Sentinel EchoThe Warren County Public Library starts their Summer Reading Kickoff ProgramJune 5, 2025 - WBKOGoodnight NookJune 5, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteStrings in the StacksJune 5, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseLibrary board hears reports on maintenanceJune 4, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity calendar for June 4June 4, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarJune 4, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsSummer treats delight at Paul Sawyier Public LibraryJune 4, 2025 - The State JournalLibrary’s Summer Reading Kickoff brings family-friendly funJune 4, 2025 - The Paducah SunLINEUPJune 4, 2025 - The Paducah SunCampbell County Backroads Farm Tour returns in JulyJune 4, 2025 - Link NKYBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your Library June 4, 2025 - The Herald-NewsCommunity CalendarJune 4, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseMackenzie Burke - Whiz Bang Science Show at the Scott County LibraryJune 4, 2025 - WKYTFree garden vegetables available at Golden Gardens and a new free seed library at Hickman County Library allows folks to plant their ownJune 4, 2025 - The Hickman Cunty TimesCustomized Your Own Tote This Afternoon at the Public LibraryJune 4, 2025 - Z93Kids can get free lunches, snacks at these Lexington library branches all summerJune 4, 2025 - Fox 56WKCTC's Reece to present leadership insights, kick off book tour at library ThursdayJune 4, 2025 - The Paducah SunGraves County Public Library reading program launchesJune 4, 2025 - WPSDJune 4th, 2025June 4, 2025 - The McCreary JournalTown CrierJune 3, 2025 - Kentucky New EraJuneteenth events set for this month June 3, 2025 - Kentucky New EraLibrary offers social work services through UK partnership June 3, 2025 - The Paducah SunJessamine County Public Library eventsJune 3, 2025 - The Jessamine Journal‘Summer at the Library’ set to keep Lexington kids learning while out of schoolJune 3, 2025 - Fox 56ALA awards $10,000 grants to 16 libraries to build capacity to serve New Americans (immigrants and refugees)June 3, 2025 - American Library Association Louisville Free Public Library hosting 'Detective Academy' for kidsJune 3, 2025 - WDRBLibrary raises funding questions with Barren fiscal courtJune 3, 2025 - WCLUA Tribute to Dolly with Natasha Neely to be hosted at the Capitol June 3, 2025 - WNKYLooking for Lilith Theatre Company presents THE BOOK WOMEN by Rachel BublitzJune 3, 2025 - Courier-JournalSpring notes at public library piano recitalJune 3, 2025 - The Hazard HeraldTrimble receives grant for benches, picnic tables at parkJune 3, 2025 - The Trimble BannerFEMA Center June 3, 2025 - The Times-TribuneCity of Covington’s efforts to stabilize, restore historic Frank Duvenek house nearing completionJune 3, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneThe 2026 Federal Budget Proposal Shutters the Institute for Museum and Library ServicesJune 2, 2025 - Book RiotYoung vendors test business skills at second Community Farmers MarketJune 2, 2025 - The Bowling Green Daily NewsFOX 56 anchor Marvin Bartlett releases new book ‘Spirit of the Bluegrass’ on KYJune 2, 2025 - Lexington Herald-LeaderMayor O'Nan to lead series talk at McCracken County LibraryJune 2, 2025 - The Herald LedgerWarren County Public Library to host free Camping Adventure Party June 2, 2025 - WNKYBanning the Book BansJune 2, 2025 - American LibrariesShare Parkland's present, shape its future at Courier Journal mobile newsroomJune 2, 2025 - Courier-JournalFree meals for kids provided in local summer program June 2, 2025 - WBKOMcCracken County Public Library to collect donations for McCracken County Humane SocietyJune 2, 2025 - WPSDAnderson County Schools offer free summer meals for children and teensJune 2, 2025 - The Anderson NewsSummer Reading Kick-off brings laughs, love of books for allJune 2, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseThis Week at the LibraryJune 2, 2025 - Z93Owensboro Symphony’s Storytime on Tour brings music and imagination to local librariesJune 1, 2025 - The Owensboro TimesProject focuses on Greenup Slave RevoltJune 1, 2025 - The Daily IndependentOvercoming learning loss and enjoying summer funJune 1, 2025 - Spectrum News‘Bachelorette’ star to share her journey at CapitolMay 31, 2025 - The Bowling Green Daily NewsMcCracken County Public Library new releasesMay 31, 2025 - The Paducah SunFriends of the Library Summer Book Sale set for June 6-7May 31, 2025 - The Paducah SunThis Week in the Tri-StateMay 31, 2025 - The Daily IndependentCampbell County Public Library to kick off summer reading program with special events June 2-5May 31, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneResidents find hidden treasures at spring book saleMay 31, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseSummer Reading kicks off with ‘Sign-Up Bubble Bop’May 31, 2025 - The Mountain AdvocatePaul Sawyier Public Library News — June 1-7, 2025May 30, 2025 - The State JournalHow To Build a Voters Guide for Public Library Board Elections: Book Censorship News, May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 - Book RiotIntellectual Freedom News 5/30/2025May 30, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogBCPL to begin Summer reading program with special event tonight at Boone Woods ParkMay 30, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneWAVE on Wheels: Penguin at the Library!May 30, 2025 - The Bourbon County CitizenMake It Monday: DIY Book/Junk Journaling Page MarkersMay 30, 2025 - The Bourbon County CitizenSongfarmersMay 30, 2025 - The Bourbon County CitizenA busy Saturday in Grant County May 30, 2025 - Grant County NewsCommunity calendarMay 29, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalLibrary NotesMay 29, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordALA Announces 2025 Recipients of Celebrated Library Intellectual Freedom AwardsMay 29, 2025 - American Library Association NKY Pride & Fishing DerbyMay 29, 2025 - City of Covington Schools and libraries in Marshall County fight summer slideMay 29, 2025 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierPublic Library invites community to Summer Reading Program kick-off partyMay 29, 2025 - WHOPPublic library eventsMay 29, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetLogan County Public Library EventsMay 29, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteGoodnight NookMay 29, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteBuddy the dog visits the LibraryMay 29, 2025 - The Cynthiana DemocratGet lost in a good story all summer long with Warren County Public Library!May 29, 2025 - SOKY HappeningsChildren's schedule for library Summer Reading ProgramMay 29, 2025 - Mt. Sterling AdvocateBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryMay 28, 2025 - The Herald-NewsLINEUPMay 28, 2025 - The Paducah SunMarion County Library opens Science in Play2go exhibitMay 28, 2025 - The Lebanon EnterpriseSummer Reading Bash set May 31May 28, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCommunity CalendarMay 28, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsSpring Book Sale is back at the libraryMay 28, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseSummer Reading Kickoff Party!May 28, 2025 - The Advocate-MessengerLibrary Thanks Community for the DonationsMay 28, 2025 - Z93Nancy Carol Stigers RiceMay 28, 2025 - The State JournalPutting Your Slow Cooker to WorkMay 28, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsWin prizes with Summer Reading at Boone County Public Library!May 28, 2025 - Link NKYKenton County Public Library to celebrate grand opening of new Latonia Branch June 10May 27, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneTown CrierMay 27, 2025 - Kentucky New EraThe Courier-Journal mobile newsroom is headed to ParklandMay 27, 2025 - Courier-JournalWhitley County Fiscal Court reviews budget amendments, library board of trustees, and monthly opioid coordinator reportMay 27, 2025 - The Times-TribuneCommunity CalendarMay 27, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseFree summer reading program kicks off this week in LouisvilleMay 27, 2025 - WDRBKentuckiana's 2025 kids' summer activities guideMay 27, 2025 - WDRBLawrence Co., Ky. Schools Will Conduct Feeding Program This Summer, Library, too!May 27, 2025 - The Levisa LazerThis Week at the LibraryMay 27, 2025 - Z93FEMA assistance process begins in Laurel County, KYMay 26, 2025 - WBIRMcCracken County Public Library summer programming May 26, 2025 - WPSDBlood drives across the Local 6 region ahead of summer May 26, 2025 - WPSDTeen Summer Reading Kick-Off is Planned at the LibraryMay 26, 2025 - Z93Community members create paper quilt for Laurel County LibraryMay 25, 2025 - The Sentinel EchoThe Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end itMay 25, 2025 - Associated PressJune is jam-full of events at the libraryMay 25, 2025 - The Henry County Local Library board receives unbudgeted moneyMay 24, 2025 - Appalachian News-ExpressThis Week in the Tri-State May 24, 2025 - The Daily IndependentMcCracken County Public Library new releasesMay 24, 2025 - The Paducah SunCalling song of the cicada can be deafeningMay 24, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseCommunity CalendarMay 24, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalIMLS Staff Returning to Work; Lawsuits Continue with Some Success, Some Administrative PushbackMay 23, 2025 - Library JournalLeadership Limbo at the Library of CongressMay 23, 2025 - Library JournalSchools, libraries fight 'summer slide' with engaging programsMay 23, 2025 - The Paducah SunPaul Sawyier Public Library News-May 25-31, 2025May 23, 2025 - The State JournalGoshen library hosts Genealogy Spring FlingMay 23, 2025 - The Oldham EraGrit and grace in Ky Packhorse Librarians at Hazard bookstore signingMay 23, 2025 - The Hazard HeraldHow to Build a Voters Guide for School Board Elections: Book Censorship News, May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - Book RiotNew Podcast Episode! Navigating Legal Reference at the Public LibraryMay 23, 2025 - Public Libraries OnlineIntellectual Freedom News 5/23/2025May 23, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogAuthor Talk with Jack “Goose” GivensMay 23, 2025 - The Bourbon County CitizenKY Authors in ConversationMay 23, 2025 - The Bourbon County CitizenFamilies invited to Henderson "Summer Reading in the Park" throughout JuneMay 23, 2025 - WEVVBook Signing Today at the Public LibraryMay 23, 2025 - Z93Hopkinsville library gears up for summer reading program, renovations extended to JulyMay 22, 2025 - Christian County NowSee 200 years of Kentucky’s LGBTQ+ history on display this summerMay 22, 2025 - Lexington Herald-LeaderCity Heat to open Memory Days in GraysonMay 22, 2025 - The Daily IndependentBoard recognizes students for their book, approves tentative budgetMay 22, 2025 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierMemorial Day weekend & yard saleMay 22, 2025 - City of CovingtonPublic library eventsMay 22, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetAnderson County celebrates 30 years of Dolly Parton’s Imagination LibraryMay 22, 2025 - The Anderson NewsTourism Week celebratedMay 22, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsLibrary NotesMay 22, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordGoodnight NookMay 22, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteMcCracken County Public Library to host "Discover the World of Owls"May 22, 2025 - WPSDLibrary's 'Summer Reading Kick-Off' set for May 29May 22, 2025 - The Cynthiana DemocratCovington creatives, summer time inspiration and more!May 22, 2025 - Link NKYAnime Afternoon this Afternoon at the LibraryMay 22, 2025 - Z93Westerfield discusses plans for The Green at RCPLMay 22, 2025 - Laker Country 104.9Community Conversation 5-22May 22, 2025 - Laker Country 104.9Community CalendarMay 21, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryMay 21, 2025 - The News-HeraldColor Our WorldMay 21, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCommunity CalendarMay 21, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsBusy night, full agenda for Lebanon City CouncilMay 21, 2025 - The Lebanon EnterpriseLast Call for This year’s Seeds Available at the LibraryMay 21, 2025 - Z93ALA welcomes IMLS staff return and select grant reinstatements, cautiously optimistic about national caseMay 21, 2025 - American Library AssociationTrimble adopts flat fee for solar applicationsMay 21, 2025 - The Trimble BannerTown CrierMay 20, 2025 - Kentucky New EraMayfield KY native Chris McClain Johnson Launches Award-Winning Novel THREE GUESSES in June May 20, 2025 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierChicago Sun-Times prints summer reading list full of fake booksMay 20, 2025 - Ars TechnicaTrump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, and Other Library UpdatesMay 20, 2025 - Book RiotNational Ambassadors for Young People’s Literature Respond to the Removal of the Librarian of CongressMay 20, 2025 - Publishers WeeklyCampbell County Public Library to host exhibition on human evolutionMay 20, 2025 - Link NKYArtsWave and meetNKY announce $58,000 to be awarded in inaugural Northern Kentucky Creative Placemaking grantsMay 20, 2025 - Link NKYTrimble County Public Library June 2025 Programs May 20, 2025 - The Carrollton News-DemocratRequired Viewing for Library AdvocatesMay 20, 2025 - Public Libraries OnlineCommunity calendarMay 20, 2025 - The State JournalLINEUPMay 20, 2025 - The Paducah SunKenton County Public Library announces 2025 Summer Reading Celebration to begin June 1May 19, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneJessamine County Public Library events May 19, 2025 - The Jessamine Journal2025 summer feeding programs kicking off; here’s a list of sites, what to knowMay 19, 2025 - The Owensboro TimesWCPL Launches 2025 Summer Reading Program: ‘Get Lost in a Good Story’ May 19, 2025 - WNKYFEMA opens disaster recovery centers in Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham counties for April stormsMay 19, 2025 - WDRBThis Week at the LibraryMay 19, 2025 - Z93Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off is Planned at the LibraryMay 19, 2025 - Z93Kid-friendly NKY spots beat boredom on a budgetMay 18, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneMcCracken County Public Library new releasesMay 17, 2025 - The Paducah SunThis Week in the Tri-StateMay 17, 2025 - The Daily IndependentCommunity CalendarMay 17, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalKCPL’s Dave Schroeder to explore NKY’s German Catholic heritage during May 20 NKY history hourMay 16, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneSummer concerts return to the county May 16, 2025 - The Jessamine JournalBob Kirby Branch Library to host Mental Health and Menopause SymposiumMay 16, 2025 - WNKYWeekend Roundup: Monster Jam, Library Dinosaurs and Porch PartiesMay 16, 2025 - WKYTWhat Is The Library of Congress and What Does the Librarian of Congress Do?: Book Censorship News, May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 - Book RiotIntellectual Freedom News 5/16/2025May 16, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogPaul Sawyier Public Library News — May 18-24, 2025May 16, 2025 - The State JournalLibrary NotesMay 15, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordPublic library eventsMay 15, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetThe Friends of Spencer County Public Library make a big community driven purchaseMay 15, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetALA Welcomes Preliminary Injunction Restoring Some Grants, Staff of Federal Library Agency May 15, 2025 - American Library AssociationALA raises alarm over termination of Digital Equity Act grantsMay 15, 2025 - American Library AssociationSOKY Center provides upstart opportunities for small businessesMay 15, 2025 - WBKOLibrary Board provides director evaluationMay 15, 2025 - Murray Ledger & TimesWhat's HappeningMay 15, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetLC Library Board Seeking Applicants for TrusteesMay 15, 2025 - The Levisa LazerHonoring ServiceMay 14, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCommunity CalendarMay 14, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsMcCracken County Public Library to host "Unbound by Time — An Evening of Magic Illusions"May 14, 2025 - WPSDLINEUPMay 14, 2025 - The Paducah SunBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryMay 14, 2025 - The Herald-NewsCommunity CalendarMay 14, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseMay 14th, 2025May 14, 2025 - The McCreary JournalUS deputy attorney general Todd Blanche tipped as librarian of CongressMay 13, 2025 - The GuardianU.S. Executive and Legislative Branches Battle at the LoCMay 13, 2025 - Publishers WeeklyMassive Victory in Lawsuit Filed Against Trump Administration’s Dismantling of IMLSMay 13, 2025 - Book RiotAs Library of Congress crisis deepens, lawmakers tread carefullyMay 13, 2025 - Lexington Herald-LeaderTouch-A-Truck sees great success in 9th yearMay 13, 2025 - Kentucky New EraTown CrierMay 13, 2025 - Kentucky New EraTake a Walk, Save A Life – Boone County Alliance delivers hope with community-wide suicide prevention initiative May 13, 2025 - Link NKY'They're going to be surprised': NKY community seals time capsule to be opened in 2075May 13, 2025 - WKRCMark your calendarsMay 13, 2025 - The Cynthiana DemocratJessamine County Public Library eventsMay 13, 2025 - The Jessamine JournalFairchild Is Newest Member of Carter Library BoardMay 13, 2025 - The Levisa LazerLibrarian of Congress Carla Hayden Is FiredMay 12, 2025 - Library JournalALA responds to 'unlawful dismissal' of Register of CopyrightsMay 12, 2025 - American Library AssociationPaul Sawyier Public Library News — May 11-17May 12, 2025 - The State JournalSouth Marshall County students celebrate their new accomplishment with a book signing eventMay 12, 2025 - WPSDWarren County Public Library presents ‘The Bachelorette’ star Michelle YoungMay 12, 2025 - WNKYLucy Hancock NealMay 12, 2025 - The Owensboro TimesThis Week at the LibraryMay 12, 2025 - Z93New Report From IFLA: State of Library Engagement in Climate Communication and EducationMay 11, 2025 - Library Journal’s Info DocketConservation District, Library Launch Tool Lending ProgramMay 11, 2025 - The Jackson-Breathitt County Times-Voice