Customers waited in a line that stretched for more than a block on the opening day of the fall Friends of the Library book sale on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. “It’s quite overwhelming whenever you think ...

A good book is not hard to find. Especially if you know where to look. Such a search seems imperative now that autumn is here and the recliner is calling. So, I asked people in the know — local ...

When Leigh Knapp became her school’s first full-time media specialist, she had a vision to change the library into a place where kids felt seen and encouraged, and could discover a joy of reading.

Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, increase creativity and boost empathy. A recent analysis of U.S. government ...

You've probably seen those free book boxes around town where you can take a book or leave one, or maybe a CD by BJ Leiderman, who writes our theme music. Many of them are associated with a nonprofit ...

This week, Brooklyn kids can cool off with more than just a swim. The Brooklyn Public Library, in partnership with the National Book Foundation’s Book Rich Environments program, will hand out free ...

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The books come from its list of best titles of the year and will be available at three flagship library branches. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we’ll find out why the New York ...

Savvy shoppers found some excellent deals on Monday at the local library. Friends of Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library hosted half-price book day on Dec. 15. Books are ...

The National Library is increasingly embracing audiobooks to expand access to reading and preserve Rwanda's cultural heritage.Data from the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) shows that the ...