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DCPL Kentucky Room hosting Civil War camp reenactment this SaturdayJune 1, 2023 - The Owensboro Times Proposed budget increases spending for libraries, sparks discussion on how to best use fundingJune 1, 2023 - WDRB Library to feature exhibit on local artist Alma LeschMay 31, 2023 - The Pioneer News DATEBOOK 05-31-23May 31, 2023 - The Sentinel-News LINEUPMay 31, 2023 - The Paducah Sun Community CalendarMay 31, 2023 - The LaRue County Herald News 'The Humanity Archive': Louisville author says journey to NYT best seller began in libraryMay 31, 2023 - The Courier Journal Need something to do with your kids? Boone County Library has you coveredMay 31, 2023 - Link NKY The Courier Journal mobile newsroom is back. See what neighborhoods we will visitMay 30, 2023 - The Courier Journal New Rule Takes Effect Today: “Missouri Libraries Now Required to Adopt New Obscene Material Policy to Receive Funding”May 30, 2023 - Library Journal’s Info Docket Community CalendarMay 30, 2023 - The Richmond Register Town CrierMay 30, 2023 - The Messenger Standing TogetherMay 30, 2023 - American Libraries ALA, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Invite Libraries to Request Free DiY ExhibitionMay 30, 2023 - American Library Association PCFC appoints new library board memberMay 30, 2023 - Appalachian News-Express Advocacy for Thriving Communities draws crowd in Covington, as part of KY Voices for Health road showMay 29, 2023 - Northern Kentucky Tribune Public library eventsMay 29, 2023 - The Spencer Magnet What’s happening at the Clark County Public LibraryMay 29, 2023 - The Winchester Sun DCPL hosting Handmade Crafts Fair on June 3, more than 40 booths participatingMay 29, 2023 - The Owensboro Times Henderson woman publishes book of father's World War II letters to homeMay 29, 2023 - Courier & Press Summer events you don't want to miss in KentuckianaMay 28, 2023 - WHAS DCPL starting ‘Fly into Fantasy’ summer reading program this WednesdayMay 28, 2023 - The Owensboro Times Kenton County Public Library to kick off Summer Reading June 3 with events at each branchMay 28, 2023 - Northern Kentucky Tribune Campbell County Public Library’s summer reading program kicks off next monthMay 28, 2023 - Link NKY Corbin Public Library doing its part to preserve historyMay 28, 2023 - The News Journal Summer reading programs to begin this week at libraries in Boyd, Putnam, Lawrence countiesMay 28, 2023 - The Herald-Dispatch Bluegrass Libraries summer of funMay 27, 2023 - WLEX Chamber breakfast scheduled for June 1May 26, 2023 - The Paducah Sun Librarians, Publishers, Bookstores Join Lawsuit Over Arkansas Library ‘Obscenity’ LawMay 26, 2023 - Publishers Weekly Public voices concerns at latest library trustees meetingMay 26, 2023 - The Winchester Sun Library to host Summer Reading Kick-off Party and the Great American Swing DanceMay 26, 2023 - The Advocate-Messenger Summer of fun kicks off at the libraryMay 26, 2023 - The Advocate-Messenger Who’s Who for June 2023May 26, 2023 - Business Lexington Hit the library this summer!May 26, 2023 - The News-Herald What is a Library without a Librarian?May 26, 2023 - Public Libraries Online Paul Sawyier Public Library News — May 28-June 3May 26, 2023 - The State Journal Special Pop-up Library Event Today at The ParkMay 26, 2023 - Z93 Local libraries keeping kids and teens engaged with free summer programsMay 26, 2023 - WPSD When Do We Move From Advocacy To Preparation?: Book Censorship News, May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 - Book Riot Community CalendarMay 25, 2023 - The News-Enterprise "Growing Readers" summer program encourages reading May 25, 2023 - The Bowling Green Daily News Mortal Remembrance in Fact and FictionMay 25, 2023 - Louisville Eccentric Observer Library partners with extension office to teach healthy eatingMay 25, 2023 - The Cynthiana Democrat Summer meals back on the menu for students in Eastern KentuckyMay 25, 2023 - WYMT MCPL kicks off summer reading program this weekendMay 25, 2023 - McLean County News JCPL+ Evening, Weekend HoursMay 25, 2023 - Jessamine County Public Library Porchfest returning to downtown Henderson in JuneMay 25, 2023 - WEVV First public library for neurodiverse opens at LifeWorksMay 24, 2023 - Bowling Green Daily News Events in Bullitt CountyMay 24, 2023 - The Pioneer News Skin cancer awareness promoted at Living in the New Norm lunchMay 24, 2023 - The Times-Tribune Library board hears program updatesMay 24, 2023 - The Casey County News A century of community serviceMay 24, 2023 - The Lebanon Enterprise American Library Association to host Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 22-27 in ChicagoMay 24, 2023 - American Library Association Kentucky bookstore, library highlight importance of stocking LGBTQ+ titlesMay 24, 2023 - Spectrum News Summer Reading Program set to startMay 24, 2023 - Kentucky New Era Library CornerMay 24, 2023 - The Estill Tribune May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 - The McCreary County Voice 2023 National Medal Winners AnnouncedMay 23, 2023 - IMLS LINEUPMay 23, 2023 - The Paducah Sun Free notary services now available to McCracken County Public Library card holdersMay 23, 2023 - WPSD DOE Delivers Potentially Crucial Finding in Fight Against Book BansMay 23, 2023 - Publishers Weekly "VISIONS OF AMERICA" Coming to Museums and Libraries This Summer in Commemoration of the U.S. SemiquincentennialMay 23, 2023 - IMLS Public library eventsMay 22, 2023 - The Spencer Magnet 2023 ThriveKY Roadshow coming to Covington on Tuesday at Kenton Public LibraryMay 22, 2023 - Northern Kentucky Tribune Hope and Healing in UvaldeMay 22, 2023 - American Libraries New Jersey: Libraries and Schools Would Be Prohibited from Banning Books or Lose State Funding Under Legislation Introduced TodayMay 22, 2023 - Library Journal’s Info Docket What’s happening at the Library?May 22, 2023 - The Winchester Sun 10 Things Under $10 To Do in Louisville This Week (5/22-5/25)May 22, 2023 - Louisville Eccentric Observer Community Calendar: May 23 - May 29, 2023May 22, 2023 - The Richmond Register Storytimes That Go SidewaysMay 22, 2023 - Publishers Weekly Warren County Public Library launches Summer Reading ProgramMay 22, 2023 - WBKO June happenings at the Henry County Public LibraryMay 22, 2023 - The Henry County Local Community CalendarMay 21, 2023 - The News-Enterprise Former Netflix executive and author making Kenton County Library stop on book tourMay 20, 2023 - Link NKY Kenton County Library Depot Days to return in JuneMay 19, 2023 - Link NKY A Host of Events Planned for June at John L. Street LibraryMay 19, 2023 - WKDZ Paul Sawyier Public Library News — May 22-27May 19, 2023 - The State Journal Historic walking tour gives insight into the pastMay 19, 2023 - The News-Herald DATEBOOK 05-19-23May 19, 2023 - The Sentinel-News ALA Releases Libraries Build Business Communications Toolkit for Library WorkersMay 19, 2023 - American Library Association A Bill in Connecticut Would Fund Sanctuary Libraries: Book Censorship News, May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 - Book Riot The Week in Libraries: May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 - Publishers Weekly The Cooperative Children’s Book Center Changes with the TimesMay 19, 2023 - Publishers Weekly Threats, attacks on staff members at Louisville library draws concernMay 18, 2023 - WHAS Library planning Civil War reenactment event in Daviess CountyMay 18, 2023 - TriState Town CrierMay 18, 2023 - The Messenger Upcoming events at Jessamine County Public LibraryMay 18, 2023 - The Jessamine Journal Community CalendarMay 18, 2023 - The Cynthiana Democrat Community CalendarMay 18, 2023 - Central Kentucky News-Journal COMMUNITY CALENDARMay 18, 2023 - The Marshall County Tribune-Courier Library Braces for Busy SummerMay 18, 2023 - The Berea Citizen Datebook 05-17-23May 17, 2023 - The Sentinel-News Community CalendarMay 17, 2023 - The LaRue County Herald News Firm hired to guide long-term flood recovery hereMay 17, 2023 - The Mountain Eagle Library renovations at Blackey, Neon are delayedMay 17, 2023 - The Mountain Eagle LINEUPMay 17, 2023 - The Paducah Sun May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 - The McCreary County Voice PEN America, Penguin Random House Sue Florida School District Over 'Unconstitutional' Book BansMay 17, 2023 - Publishers Weekly Tenants’ rights workshop held in LexingtonMay 17, 2023 - WKYT Library summer reading participants have chance to win $529 college savings accountMay 17, 2023 - Kentucky.gov Majorie A. FlowersMay 17, 2023 - The Owensboro Times Library CornerMay 17, 2023 - The Estill Tribune Town CrierMay 16, 2023 - The Messenger Community CalendarMay 16, 2023 - The News-Enterprise Freckle Project April 2023 Survey Webinar "Where Did You Get That Book"May 16, 2023 - EveryLibrary Institute “Louisiana Senate Approves Restrictions on Children’s Library Access”May 16, 2023 - Library Journal’s Info Docket Tiktok Users Report Reading 50% More Because Of BooktokMay 16, 2023 - Book Riot Children’s Book Committee Announces Awards, Best Books of 2022; Susan Kusel Receives ALA Equity Award; and More | News BitesMay 16, 2023 - School Library Journal Salman Rushdie warns free speech under threatMay 16, 2023 - PBS News Hour Kentucky by Heart: Traveling exhibit tells African-American story through children’s book illustrations May 16, 2023 - Northern Kentucky Tribune Friends of George Coon Library Provide Funding for Summer Reading ProgramsMay 16, 2023 - WPKY Local libraries finding patrons' needs have changed in post-pandemic worldMay 16, 2023 - Courier & Press Public library eventsMay 15, 2023 - The Spencer Magnet Garden Club helps children release ladybugsMay 15, 2023 - The News-Enterprise What’s happening at the Library?May 15, 2023 - The Winchester Sun Community Calendar: May 15 - May 22, 2023May 15, 2023 - The Richmond Register Call Number Podcast: Supporting Small BusinessMay 15, 2023 - American Libraries ALA announces 240 recipients of library accessibility funding for small and rural librariesMay 15, 2023 - American Library Association 10 Things Under $10 To Do in Louisville This Week (5/15-5/18)May 15, 2023 - Louisville Eccentric Observer Smithsonian Showcases Innovation in Rural America in New Traveling ExhibitionMay 15, 2023 - Smithsonian Letcher County history group working to recover records lost in July floodMay 14, 2023 - WYMT How-To Festival draws thousands to the Louisville Free Public Library eager to learn new skillsMay 13, 2023 - WLKY Children participate in youth garden programMay 13, 2023 - The News-Enterprise 'The Plot Thickens' at the libraryMay 12, 2023 - The Richmond Register Library construction wrapping upMay 12, 2023 - The Murray Ledger & Times Paul Sawyier Public Library News — May 15-19May 12, 2023 - The State Journal ‘We see a lot of need’: Lawrence County Public Library gearing up for summer feeding programMay 12, 2023 - WYMT Librarians cite issues, demand safety measures at Metro Council meetingMay 12, 2023 - WHAS Library to host the Celebration of Kentucky WritersMay 12, 2023 - The Advocate-Messenger The Week in Libraries: May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 - Publishers Weekly Preschool Days offered by Owen County Extension OfficeMay 12, 2023 - Grant County News This Week in Bullitt CountyMay 12, 2023 - The Pioneer News Summer reading program starts May 31May 12, 2023 - Messenger-Inquirer Library welcomes youngsters to wonderful world of readingMay 12, 2023 - The Jessamine Journal U.S. Book Show 2023: Libraries Are EssentialMay 12, 2023 - Publishers Weekly PLA expands Digital Literacy Workshop Incentives for public libraries, with support from AT&TMay 12, 2023 - American Library Association Taylor to lead Kentucky Reads event at Woodford County LibraryMay 11, 2023 - The State Journal Booking it through CampbellsvilleMay 11, 2023 - Central Kentucky News-Journal Community CalendarMay 11, 2023 - The Cynthiana Democrat Welcoming National Older Americans Month with a lovely luauMay 11, 2023 - Grant County News Community CalendarMay 11, 2023 - Central Kentucky News-Journal Perryville Council hears about library box ideaMay 11, 2023 - The Advocate-Messenger Documentary filmmaker to speak at CapitolMay 11, 2023 - Bowling Green Daily News Kentucky author begins four-city book-signing tour at KMLFMay 11, 2023 - The Middlesboro Daily News Fiscal Court approves first reading of new Solid Waste ordinanceMay 11, 2023 - Pineville Sun-Courier When is the How-to Festival at the Louisville Public Library?May 10, 2023 - The Courier-Journal MCPS Elementary Art Show draws crowdMay 10, 2023 - The Lebanon Enterprise Community CalendarMay 10, 2023 - The LaRue County Herald News Public library eventsMay 10, 2023 - The Spencer Magnet LINEUPMay 10, 2023 - The Paducah Sun May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 - The McCreary County Voice Community event by Simpson County’s Imagination LibraryMay 10, 2023 - WNKY Library NotesMay 10, 2023 - The Cadiz Record Upcoming events at the Jessamine County Public LibraryMay 10, 2023 - The Jessamine Journal Countdown to Kindergarten ‘Touch a Truck’ a huge successMay 10, 2023 - The Oldham Era Trimble County Public Library scheduleMay 10, 2023 - The Trimble Banner PLA programs and events at the 2023 ALA Annual ConferenceMay 10, 2023 - American Library Association Library CornerMay 10, 2023 - The Estill Tribune Town CrierMay 9, 2023 - The Messenger Community comes together to host county’s first ‘Bike Derby’May 9, 2023 - The News-Graphic DCPL eliminates overdue fines, late feesMay 9, 2023 - The Messenger-Inquirer Oldham County Library holding free ‘Tiny Art Show’May 9, 2023 - WAVE Groups Target Professional Library Conferences and Librarians Attending ThemMay 9, 2023 - School Library Journal 'I refuse to lose another Black life': Community pitches reform ideas to DOJ officials at Shawnee LibraryMay 9, 2023 - WHAS Louisville Orchestra set to perform in Eastern Kentucky as part of statewide tourMay 9, 2023 - WYMT Former Trustee Oberlick Chosen by Current Library Board to Replace John OsborneMay 9, 2023 - The Levisa Lazer Community CalendarMay 8, 2023 - The News-Enterprise 'Demon Copperhead,' 'Trust,' 'His Name Is George Floyd' Among 2023 Pulitzer Prize WinnersMay 8, 2023 - Publishers Weekly What’s happening at the Library?May 8, 2023 - The Winchester Sun MW Spring Festival on May 12-13May 8, 2023 - The Pioneer News Gov. Holcomb signs book banning measureMay 8, 2023 - Indianapolis Star Library Back to Regular Hours of OperationsMay 8, 2023 - Z93 10 Things Under $10 To Do in Louisville This Week (5/8-5/11)May 8, 2023 - Louisville Eccentric Observer Community CalendarMay 8, 2023 - The Richmond Register ELC Pitch Competition Showcases Library Services to Support Small Business CommunitiesMay 8, 2023 - Public Libraries Online Desegregation of Libraries in the Jim Crow South May 8, 2023 - Public Libraries Online "Free People Read Freely." Read Librarian Tracie D. Hall's Full TIME100 SpeechMay 7, 2023 - Time Magazine Frankfort kicks off Derby Day with Downtown Derby CelebrationMay 6, 2023 - The State Journal Tolliver writes book, schedules signingsMay 6, 2023 - Kentucky New Era This Week in the Tri-StateMay 6, 2023 - The Daily Independent Trimble Public Library scheduleMay 5, 2023 - The Trimble Banner Paul Sawyier Public Library News — May 8-13May 5, 2023 - The State Journal Free local concerts aplenty this summer and beyondMay 5, 2023 - The Jessamine Journal The Week in Libraries: May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 - Publishers Weekly Library, Parks and Rec team up for new project at Brooking ParkMay 5, 2023 - The News-Graphic Why an Indiana library is pulling books from its shelvesMay 5, 2023 - WHAS Simpsonville Commission: Library branch discussed and new budget approvedMay 5, 2023 - The Sentinel-News Judy Blume Asks Everyone to Unite Against Book BansMay 5, 2023 - Library Journal’s Info Docket Datebook 05-05-23May 5, 2023 - The Sentinel-News 2023 Right to Read Bills Under Consideration: Book Censorship News, May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 - Book Riot Free Expungement Clinic AnnouncedMay 5, 2023 - Jackson County Sun Library funding becomes the 'nuclear option' as the battle over books escalatesMay 4, 2023 - NPR Library offers programs for adults; Hoopla Bonus Borrows returnMay 4, 2023 - The Advocate-Messenger Resources for all at RCPLMay 4, 2023 - The Trail Blazer Community Calendar May 4, 2023 - The Cynthiana Democrat Ukrainian Libraries in WartimeMay 4, 2023 - Library Journal Lanterns & Tombstones Cemetery Walk is coming this Friday, May 5th at 7pm CTMay 4, 2023 - The Adair Progress National Library Week: ALA Briefs Policymakers on How Libraries Build BusinessMay 4, 2023 - Public Libraries Online Dr. Carla Hayden Receives the Ken Haycock Award for Promoting LibrarianshipMay 4, 2023 - American Library Association Freedom to Read Foundation announces 2023 Election ResultsMay 4, 2023 - American Library Association Touch a truck: MCPL hosts annual event to teach students about large vehiclesMay 4, 2023 - McLean County News Public library eventsMay 3, 2023 - The Spencer Magnet DATEBOOK 05-03-23May 3, 2023 - The Sentinel-News LINEUPMay 3, 2023 - The Paducah Sun Princeton library wraps up celebration weekMay 3, 2023 - The Herald Ledger Lexington Public Library monthly update with Anne Donworth 5/3/23May 3, 2023 - WTVQ Community CalendarMay 3, 2023 - The LaRue County Herald News National Library Outreach Day celebrationMay 3, 2023 - The McCreary County Voice Amish Food Taste Testing EventMay 3, 2023 - Hickman County Times John L. Street Library Spring Book Sale Rolling Through This WeekMay 3, 2023 - WKDZ Upcoming events at Jessamine County Public LibraryMay 3, 2023 - The Jessamine Journal Children’s author to host story time FridayMay 3, 2023 - Hoptown Chronicle Illinois lawmakers push back on library book bansMay 3, 2023 - Kentucky Today Library CornerMay 3, 2023 - The Estill Tribune May tadoo listMay 3, 2023 - Chevy Chaser Boone County Public Library’s Calendar of Events for June — make your plans now for fun for everyoneMay 2, 2023 - Northern Kentucky Tribune ALA Announces Theme for Banned Books Week, October 1-7, 2023May 2, 2023 - American Library Association HC celebrating literacy with book giveawayMay 2, 2023 - The Messenger Town CrierMay 2, 2023 - The Messenger Sheriff’s Office applies for grant to add infrared camera to helicopterMay 2, 2023 - The News-Graphic Library Journal Movers and Shakers 2023May 2, 2023 - Library Journal Louisville Free Public Library earns national award for Courier Journal partnershipMay 2, 2023 - Courier-Journal Artist's goal is remembering, preservingMay 2, 2023 - The Daily Independent May 5's Food Truck Friday at WBKO to benefit Warren County Public LibraryMay 2, 2023 - WBKO The Black Librarian in America (50th Anniversary Edition) with Shauntee Burns-SimpsonMay 2, 2023 - Public Libraries Online Community CalendarMay 1, 2023 - The News-Enterprise CCPL introduces express location at NKY Scholar House, announces new Alexandria branch hours May 1, 2023 - Northern Kentucky Tribune Opioid OutreachMay 1, 2023 - American Libraries Newsmaker: Angie ThomasMay 1, 2023 - American Libraries 2023 Library Systems ReportMay 1, 2023 - American Libraries Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library Calendar for May 2023May 1, 2023 - WCLU What’s happening at the Library?May 1, 2023 - The Winchester Sun Community Calendar: May 2 - May 8, 2023May 1, 2023 - The Richmond Register 10 Things Under $10 To Do in Louisville This Week (5/1-5-4)May 1, 2023 - Louisville Eccentric Observer Meg Medina Embarks on Tour as National Ambassador for Young People’s LiteratureMay 1, 2023 - Library of Congress Keeping the Work VisibleMay 1, 2023 - Library Journal