Archive for January, 2009

Officials break ground for library expansion (The Lexington Dispatch)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

DENTON | A library is the heart and soul of a community, Davidson County Library Director Ruth Ann Copley said, and Thursday morning, the Denton Library went under the knife for a little heart surgery.

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Bethlehem library looking to add kid-friendly space (The Morning Call)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Site hopes to renovate and expand children’s area. For most children, some picture books at Bethlehem Area Public Library are too high to reach.

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Liberty Bank to distribute grants (The Norwich Bulletin)

Friday, January 30th, 2009

The Liberty Bank Foundation will distribute ,900 in grants in a ceremony at 10 a.m. Feb. 5 at Otis Library.

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Veteran PR woman helping library get back on its feet (The Citizens’ Voice)

Friday, January 30th, 2009

KINGSTON—Jane Manganella officially retired about 12 years ago, but her fundraising skills are still very much in demand.

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Boro supports cuts to library funding (Atlanticville)

Friday, January 30th, 2009

WEST LONG BRANCH — A proposal made by the borough in the fall to reduce the amount of funding municipalities must provide to their free public libraries is gaining some support statewide.

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Tarkington Library to lose public status (Cleveland Advocate)

Friday, January 30th, 2009

At The Tarkington ISD (TISD) board meeting, Ruth Stetson, head librarian for Tarkington Library, informed the board that in August the Tarkington Library will no longer be considered a public library.

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Renovations for Mahanoy City Library (WNEP 16 Pennsylvania)

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Construction crews are working against the clock at the Mahanoy City Public Library thanks to 0,000 worth of grants and loans. The deadline for completion is April.

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Rockland library fights to stay certified (The Patriot Ledger)

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Budget cutting has put Rockland Memorial Library’s certification in jeopardy, so the library is seeking a waiver from the state Board of Library Commissioners.

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Montgomery House Library on the ropes (The Daily Item)

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Despite increasing patronage, the Montgomery House Warrior Run Area Library is struggling financially and could be forced to cut services.

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Tarkington Library to lose public status (Cleveland Advocate)

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

At The Tarkington ISD (TISD) board meeting, Ruth Stetson, head librarian for Tarkington Library, informed the board that in August the Tarkington Library will no longer be considered a public library.

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