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Lee Martin JohnsonJuly 23, 2025 - The Paducah SunLINEUPJuly 23, 2025 - The Paducah SunFriends of the Library news for JulyJuly 23, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarJuly 23, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your Library July 23, 2025 - The Herald-NewsTrimble school board travels to Payne Hollow without leaving boardroomJuly 23, 2025 - The Trimble BannerCorbin Public Library welcomes area author for meet-and-greetJuly 23, 2025 - Times-TribuneCommunity CalendarJuly 23, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseSomething exciting is coming … but we need your input!July 23, 2025 - Muhlenberg County Public LibrariesTown CrierJuly 22, 2025 - Kentucky New EraCooling centers open in Paducah amid heat wave July 22, 2025 - The Paducah SunCommunity CalendarJuly 22, 2025 - The State JournalWhat Gives Carla Hayden Hope, Plus More News for Library WorkersJuly 22, 2025 - Book RiotLisa Rice Library to host cooling center through SaturdayJuly 22, 2025 - WNKYALA Grows Its Global Network at UN ForumJuly 22, 2025 - Publishers WeeklyEveryLibrary Releases Legislative Update, Library Use SurveyJuly 22, 2025 - Publishers WeeklyOldham County Day 2025!July 22, 2025 - The Oldham EraCommunity Sanctuary Project serves food at Western Branch LibraryJuly 22, 2025 - Courier-JournalPanther Creek Park to host Ag Day Saturday July 22, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerTrimble County Public Library Programs for AugustJuly 22, 2025 - The Trimble BannerImagination Library Playdate in FredoniaJuly 22, 2025 - WPKYEveryday Kentucky On The Go | Boyle County Library: Books and BodyslamsJuly 21, 2025 - WKYTAI Bots Swarm Library, Cultural Heritage Sites, Causing Slowdowns and CrashesJuly 21, 2025 - Library JournalAuthors Share Publishing Advice at Warren County Library PanelJuly 21, 2025 - WNKYThe big picture of the Harvest ShowcaseJuly 21, 2025 - The Henry County Local Burnside, Thompson served community wellJuly 21, 2025 - News-GraphicOwen County Library scheduleJuly 21, 2025 - The News-HeraldAngela Turner - Clark County Public Library Summer EventsJuly 21, 2025 - WKYTEveryday Kentucky on The Go | More about the Boyle County LibraryJuly 21, 2025 - WKYTThis Week at the LibraryJuly 21, 2025 - Z93Challenges at Kentucky libraries rose 1000% last year, mostly in two countiesJuly 20, 2025 - Louisville Public MediaMcCracken County Public Library new releasesJuly 19, 2025 - The Paducah SunCommunity Notes Sunday, July 20July 19, 2025 - The Kentucky StandardThis Week in the Tri-StateJuly 19, 2025 - The Daily IndependentALA Launches New Strategic PlanJuly 18, 2025 - American Library AssociationNonprofits stress need for federal funding during forum in PaducahJuly 18, 2025 - The Paducah SunClass on emergency bag needs taught at libraryJuly 18, 2025 - The Winchester SunPaul Sawyier Public Library News — July 20-26, 2025July 18, 2025 - The State JournalHow a Quiet Librarian Became a Loud Threat to the Iowa Legislature: Book Censorship News, July 19, 2025July 18, 2025 - Book RiotIntellectual Freedom News 7/18/2025July 18, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogExciting projects underway at Grant County Public Library!July 18, 2025 - The Grant County NewsLibrary NotesJuly 17, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordLaurel County Public Schools inducts five alumni into 'Hall of Fame'July 17, 2025 - The Sentinel EchoCommunity calendarJuly 17, 2025 - Central Kentucky News-JournalHosparus offers free caregiver, grief supportJuly 17, 2025 - Central Kentucky News-JournalYour Weekend Pass for July 18-20July 17, 2025 - Spectrum NewsPublic library eventsJuly 17, 2025 - The Spencer MagnetHead Start family game nightJuly 17, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsGoodnight NookJuly 17, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteSteinman joins Extension Office staff as 4-H AgentJuly 17, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerJuly 16th, 2025July 17, 2025 - The McCreary JournalNight Lights Event to be held at the LibraryJuly 17, 2025 - Z93Library board amends budgetJuly 16, 2025 - The Casey County NewsCommunity CalendarJuly 16, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCommunity Notes Wednesday, July 16July 16, 2025 - The Kentucky StandardLINEUPJuly 16, 2025 - The Paducah SunCommunity CalendarJuly 16, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseLife of Marilyn Monroe helped inspire young author to write first book. Another underway.July 16, 2025 - The Mountain EagleBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryJuly 16, 2025 - The Herald-NewsKPR Lincoln Trail Chapter members learn about aging, independent living resourcesJuly 16, 2025 - Grayson County NewsBreckinridge County Extension Homemaker SpotlightJuly 16, 2025 - The Herald-NewsTokens of LearningJuly 16, 2025 - The Carrollton News DemocratLC Fiscal Court Names 2 People to The LC Public Library Board; Discusses Off Road Vehicles On HighwaysJuly 16, 2025 - The Levisa LazerLibraries Pay More for E-Books. Some States Want to Change That.July 16, 2025 - The New York TimesJoyce Marie FisherJuly 16, 2025 - Dignity Memorial Lexington event highlights support for young adults transitioning out of foster careJuly 16, 2025 - WTVQSolidarity in Action: Labor, AI, and the Future of Libraries | ALA Annual 2025July 16, 2025 - Library JournalLibrary presentation traces Bauer Pottery’s Paducah rootsJuly 16, 2025 - The Paducah SunFriends of Library selling books and more SaturdayJuly 16, 2025 - Central Kentucky News-JournalLocal News in Brief: 2 Ashland students win scholarshipsJuly 16, 2025 - The Daily Independent‘Last Tobacco Farm’ exhibition opens at Woodford libraryJuly 16, 2025 - The Woodford SunDr. Denise Fritsch joins Kenton County Library as new manager of Career and Job Services DivisionJuly 15, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneVonda Louise HancockJuly 15, 2025 - The State JournalTown CrierJuly 15, 2025 - Kentucky New EraChecking In on Federal Library FundingJuly 15, 2025 - American LibrariesDon’t Give Up on LibrariesJuly 15, 2025 - Book RiotPike County library offers on-location book sale July 15, 2025 - Mountain Top MediaSummer Reading wraps up as a big success at the public libraryJuly 15, 2025 - WHOPBeating the summer slide at the Kenton County LibraryJuly 15, 2025 - Fox 19Join Library Staff for Outdoor ClubJuly 15, 2025 - Z93Art After Hours, Tiny Art Show return to CCPL’s Carrico-Fort Thomas Branch July 25July 14, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneAmerican Library Association to present during the United Nations High-Level Political ForumJuly 14, 2025 - American Library AssociationWhere would you put an outdoor library in Louisville?July 14, 2025 - Louisville TodayA club with a cause: Campbell County Rotary looks to rebuild for community impactJuly 14, 2025 - Link NKYThis Week’s Events at the LibraryJuly 14, 2025 - Z93Happenings in Bullitt CountyJuly 14, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsAuthors of Peach Orchard Bottom sign books at Pike County LibraryJuly 14, 2025 - Mountain Top MediaKenton County Public Library helps beat the ‘summer slide’ through annual summer reading programJuly 13, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneEveryLibrary Releases “The State-by-State 2025 Legislative Landscape For Libraries” ReportJuly 13, 2025 - Library Journal’s Info DocketAndrew Carnegie's legacy shines through these Cincinnati librariesJuly 13, 2025 - The Cincinnati EnquirerOwen County Library CalendarJuly 13, 2025 - The News-HeraldMcCracken County Public Library new releasesJuly 12, 2025 - The Paducah SunThis Week in the Tri-StateJuly 12, 2025 - The Daily IndependentCommunity CalendarJuly 12, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalGroundbreaking Set for New Knox County Public LibraryJuly 12, 2025 - The Mountain AdvocatePaul Sawyier Public Library News — July 13-19, 2025July 11, 2025 - The State JournalPride Is Disappearing in Libraries Across the U.S.: Book Censorship News: July 11, 2025 July 11, 2025 - Book RiotIntellectual Freedom News 7/11/2025July 11, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogMarshall library's Mini-Con promises fun alternative to faraway consJuly 11, 2025 - WPSDLouisville Orchestra ensemble performs at Weldon libraryJuly 11, 2025 - WCLUUpcoming Jessamine County Public Library eventsJuly 11, 2025 - The Jessamine Journal Tiny Art Entries are open at the Public LibraryJuly 11, 2025 - Z93Picassos of all agesJuly 11, 2025 - The Henry County LocalCommunity calendarJuly 10, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalLibrary NotesJuly 10, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordLogan County Public Library EventsJuly 10, 2025 - Franklin FavoritePollinator Market & KSOJuly 10, 2025 - City of CovingtonSummer reading at Adair Public LibraryJuly 10, 2025 - Columbia MagazineGoodnight NookJuly 10, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteEveryday Kentucky on The Go | Woodford County LibraryJuly 10, 2025 - WKYTEveryday Kentucky on The Go | More about the Woodford County LibraryJuly 10, 2025 - WKYTCCPL Board submits names for trustee positionsJuly 10, 2025 - The Murray Ledger & TimesLegislative interim session ends June with full slate of committee meetingsJuly 10, 2025 - The Murray Ledger & TimesParenting second time aroundJuly 9, 2025 - The Mountain EagleBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryJuly 9, 2025 - The Herald-NewsLibrary to host free, outdoor photo sessions SaturdayJuly 9, 2025 - The Paducah SunLINEUPJuly 9, 2025 - The Paducah SunCharlee Wren is 'Little Librarian of the Month'July 9, 2025 - The Casey County NewsChamber Recognizes Community LeadersJuly 9, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCommunity CalendarJuly 9, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald News“Playing in the Mud”July 9, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsNeed a Tool for a Home Project? Get Yourself a Library Card.July 9, 2025 - The New York TimesCommunity Calendar July 9, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseJoseph Marshall Ward Jr.July 9, 2025 - The Murray Ledger & TimesGeorge Coon Public Library hosts play about politician Henry ClayJuly 9, 2025 - The Herald Ledger Tucker Road Bridge funding comes just in timeJuly 9, 2025 - The Lebanon EnterpriseJuly 9th, 2025July 9, 2025 - The McCreary JournalLouisville libraries launch sensory kitsJuly 8, 2025 - Spectrum NewsVendor News Roundup | ALA Annual 2025July 8, 2025 - Library JournalWe Can Still Save the Institute for Museum and Library ServicesJuly 8, 2025 - Book RiotThe Book Cover Trend You’re Seeing Everywhere, and More News for Libraries July 8, 2025 - Book RiotTown CrierJuly 8, 2025 - Kentucky New EraHardin Library to launch family destination library with community celebrationJuly 8, 2025 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierColoring the world with tie-dyeJuly 8, 2025 - The Cynthiana Democrat'I feel like I'm making a difference' | Meet the woman behind kindness cards spread across Northern KentuckyJuly 8, 2025 - WCPOPJ’s with Pals coming soon to the Public LibraryJuly 8, 2025 - Z93Parks & Rec & LibrariesJuly 7, 2025 - Library JournalMellon Foundation Announces Appointment of Dr. Carla Hayden as Mellon Senior FellowJuly 7, 2025 - Library Journal’s Info DocketHarry Dean Stanton Fest: How the Kentucky actor helped Ed Begley, Jr. in TV, filmsJuly 7, 2025 - The Lexington Herald-LeaderThis Week at the LibraryJuly 7, 2025 - Z93Story by Story 2025 season continues July 6, 2025 - The State JournalBCM's 75th Birthday Bash!July 6, 2025 - The Cincinnati EnquirerLibrary scheduleJuly 6, 2025 - The News-HeraldKid-friendly NKY spots beat boredom on a budgetJuly 5, 2025 - Link NKYThis Week in the Tri-StateJuly 5, 2025 - The Daily IndependentCommunity CalendarJuly 5, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalPaul Sawyier Public Library News — July 6-12, 2025July 5, 2025 - The State JournalMcCracken County Public Library new releasesJuly 5, 2025 - The Paducah SunKentucky Center for the Book releases selections for 2025 Great Reads from Great Places inititativeJuly 3, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneLibrary NotesJuly 3, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordLibrary NotesJuly 3, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordWebster County Public LibraryJuly 3, 2025 - The MessengerLogan County Public Library EventsJuly 3, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteGoodnight NookJuly 3, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteSCPL: Burnside retires after 31 yearsJuly 3, 2025 - The News-GraphicWe almost didn't have a libraryJuly 3, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerFriends of Library receive Kentucky Colonels grantJuly 3, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalLibraries bring bookmobiles to race at local Boyle County speedwayJuly 3, 2025 - WLEXInto the Bluegrass: an evening with Mel HanklaJuly 3, 2025 - The Sentinel-NewsNew Library Board members sworn inJuly 3, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsWhat's Happening in Bullitt CountyJuly 3, 2025 - The Pioneer NewsJessamine County Public Library eventsJuly 3, 2025 - The Jessamine JournalWade Bevins retires after 40 years of distinguished service at First State BankJuly 3, 2025 - The Middlesboro Daily NewsLINEUPJuly 2, 2025 - The Paducah SunFriends group working to support Trimble libraryJuly 2, 2025 - The Carroll News-DemocratBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryJuly 2, 2025 - The Herald-NewsFamilies gather for summer move night presented by the Whitley County Public LibraryJuly 2, 2025 - Times-TribuneCommunity CalendarJuly 2, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseHVAC collapse shuts library for two daysJuly 2, 2025 - The Casey County NewsMarion County Public Library to host Color Fun Run July 12July 2, 2025 - The Lebanon EnterpriseCommunity CalendarJuly 2, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCommunity calendarJuly 2, 2025 - The Central Kentucky News-JournalMaking a difference one can at a timeJuly 2, 2025 - The Henry County Local Danville to host welcome reception for visiting Irish studentsJuly 2, 2025 - The Advocate-MessengerRed, White, and Boom lights up LondonJuly 2, 2025 - The Sentinel-EchoLexington Public Library’s MiKayla Storms shares exciting summer programsJuly 2, 2025 - WTVQJuly 2nd, 2025July 2, 2025 - The McCreary JournalTown CrierJuly 1, 2025 - Kentucky New EraAmerican Library Association Annual Conference and Exhibition brings more than 14,000 to PhiladelphiaJuly 1, 2025 - American Library AssociationPublic libraries offer resources, connections and creativityJuly 1, 2025 - Kentucky LivingFireworks and fenders: Oldham County summer classicsJuly 1, 2025 - The Oldham EraSt. Matthews is next stop for Courier Journal mobile newsroom. Come meet with us.July 1, 2025 - Courier-JournalNew outdoor community space at Marshall County Public Library opensJuly 1, 2025 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierOwen County Library ScheduleJuly 1, 2025 - The News-HeraldThis Week at the LibraryJuly 1, 2025 - Z93Dates and schedule set for America250KY RoadshowJuly 1, 2025 - The Mayfield MessengerThe library is hopping this summer!July 1, 2025 - The Grant County NewsKY library book challenges rose 1,000% in 2024. That’s not a typo. What happened?June 30, 2025 - The Lexington Herald-LeaderUnbowed, Carla Hayden Opens Up at ALA AnnualJune 30, 2025 - School Library JournalHelmick inaugurated 2025-2026 ALA PresidentJune 30, 2025 - American Library AssociationCouncil II: Interpretations of Library Bill of Rights ApprovedJune 30, 2025 - American LibrariesMcCracken County Public Library taking donations for Stuff the Bus supply driveJune 30, 2025 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierHopkins County and Muhlenberg County residents eligible for eviction prevention assistanceJune 30, 2025 - WEVVVisions of 2076June 29, 2025 - American Libraries The Case for Intellectual FreedomJune 29, 2025 - American LibrariesMilton Hershey School visits Floyd Library at EasternJune 29, 2025 - The Floyd County TimesMcCracken County Public Library new releasesJune 28, 2025 - The Paducah SunCommunity CalendarJune 28, 2025 - The Commonwealth JournalJuly happenings at the LibraryJune 28, 2025 - The Henry County LocalThis Week in the Tri-StateJune 28, 2025 - The Daily IndependentPaul Sawyier Public Library News — June 29-July 5, 2025June 27, 2025 - The State JournalALA celebrates Supreme Court ruling to protect federal broadband programsJune 27, 2025 - American Library AssociationAmerican Library Association chooses Daniel Montgomery as new executive directorJune 27, 2025 - American Library AssociationGuide the Next Generation of Intellectual Freedom Advocates with This Free Toolkit from the Brooklyn Public Library: Book Censorship News, June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 - Book RiotEastern Kentucky library receives solar grantJune 27, 2025 - WYMTRemnants of a French Past ReadingJune 27, 2025 - The Bourbon County CitizenLibrary NotesJune 26, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordLibrary focusing on summer reading for youth, adults, familiesJune 26, 2025 - The Cadiz RecordLogan County Public Library EventsJune 26, 2025 - News-Democrat & Leader Readers beware, the library's under repairJune 26, 2025 - The MessengerColumnist and author Bob Hill to make appearance at Shelby Public LibraryJune 26, 2025 - The Sentinel-NewsMayfield mayor talks disaster recovery at McCracken libraryJune 26, 2025 - The Paducah SunA film in the park, a musical & summer art fairJune 26, 2025 - City of CovingtonIntellectual Freedom News 6/27/2025June 26, 2025 - Intellectual Freedom BlogGoodnight NookJune 26, 2025 - Franklin FavoriteCapitol to host documentary screening and Q&A with Lazarus LakeJune 26, 2025 - WNKYCommunity calendarJune 26, 2025 - Central Kentucky News-JournalBard’s Burgers introduces library-themed drink to honor role of KCPL in restaurant’s beginningsJune 25, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneBeyond the Books: What’s Happening at Your LibraryJune 25, 2025 - The Herald-NewsKenton County Library offering ways for Northern Kentuckians to beat the heat all summer longJune 25, 2025 - Northern Kentucky TribuneCommunity CalendarJune 25, 2025 - The LaRue County Herald NewsCommunity calendar for June 25June 25, 2025 - The Casey County NewsLINEUPJune 25, 2025 - The Paducah SunTrimble begins summer feeding program, discusses school cultureJune 25, 2025 - The Trimble BannerCommunity CalendarJune 25, 2025 - The News-EnterpriseLibrary CornerJune 25, 2025 - The Estill TribuneNonprofits, local library work together to provide cooling centers for homelessJune 25, 2025 - WNKYOwen Library CalendarJune 25, 2025 - The News-HeraldLocal Library Stories Show Impact of Unprecedented Federal Funding CutsJune 25, 2025 - American Library AssociationFollow the storybook trailJune 25, 2025 - The McCreary Journal Lexington Public Library hosts summer sing-alongs for community to enjoyJune 24, 2025 - WLEXBGPD delivers cold treats to public during summer’s first Popsicle PatrolJune 24, 2025 - Bowling Green Daily NewsLouisville Orchestra to bring free 'In Harmony' tour to GreenvilleJune 24, 2025 - Messenger-InquirerLibrary employees given raisesJune 24, 2025 - Appalachian News-ExpressTown CrierJune 24, 2025 - Kentucky New EraRemembering a Revolutionary War PatriotJune 24, 2025 - The Grant County News Nashville-based illustrator Jessica Roux to appear for book giveawayJune 24, 2025 - WNKYMedieval Renaissance Faire this weekend at library for teens and adultsJune 24, 2025 - The Mayfield MessengerSee Lexington’s history through art at exhibits around the cityJune 23, 2025 - Lexington Herald-Leader4 Things You Need to Know – June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 - WNKYComic author and musician Chancellor discusses latest book, performing live at library June 28June 23, 2025 - The Owensboro TimesJuneteenth Jubilee brings community together over weekendJune 23, 2025 - The Commonwealth Journal2025 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards AnnouncedJune 23, 2025 - School Library JournalMarshall County Library brings back Mini-Con for second yearJune 23, 2025 - The Marshall County Tribune-CourierThis Week at the Library!June 23, 2025 - Z93