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Fairhope Public Library’s funding topic of upcoming APLS meeting

The Fairhope Public Library’s handling of children’s materials will once again be a point of discussion for the Alabama ...

Waukegan library promotes reading to children, getting cards: ‘It helps parents and children form meaningful memories’

The library launched its Show Your Card and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiatives to grow the number of library cards issued and encourage parents to read to their children.
Northwestern Media

Oshkosh Public Library’s new patron behavior policy aims for ‘atmosphere of respect and safety,’ director says.

OSHKOSH – Changes are coming to Oshkosh Public Library. Starting Tuesday, OPL will enforce a more comprehensive patron behavior policy shaped by community and staff feedback. Approved by the Oshkosh ...
al.com

In deep red Alabama, libraries gain trust of parents seeking all-access cards for children

Athens and Fairhope are two fast-growing cities in the fastest-growing areas of Alabama, but there is no mistaking their conservative bona fides. In both the 2020 and 2024 elections, more than 70% of ...
The Spokesman-Review

Community Library Network director walks back some restrictions on children’s library card policy

Members of North Idaho’s interlibrary loan collective on Wednesday pressed the director of its largest member about a policy that seems to exclude children from accessing other member libraries’ ...
OPB

Oregon Imagination Library receives state funding to continue mailing books to children

At the bottom of the winding stairs of the Eugene Public Library, first lady of Oregon Aimee Kotek-Wilson read “The Rabbit Listened.” Young children and their parents gathered to hear the story read ...