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Explore the Library Resource Fair is this weekend

Visit the Peoria Main Library for the annual Explore the Library Resource Fair April 26, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Join library staff for free resources including: • Free Health Screenings; • Employment & mentoring opportunities; • Early literacy & …

‘Pachinko’ Creator Soo Hugh Says “Studios Have To Figure Out What A Library Is”

Pachinko creator Soo Hugh has urged the studios to “figure out what a library is” and think years into the future with their commissioning decisions. The storied showrunner was in Cannes sitting on the Canneseries jury and found time to chat to Deadline …

Thomas Wolslegel: Threats to library funding should not be tolerated

Glenn Carstens-Peters/StockSnap I am extremely grateful and appreciative of the Massachusetts Library System. My wife and I are retired and therefore now have the time to explore the many benefits it offers. We are shocked to hear that federal funding …

Mentor Public Library offering online chat with ‘Julie Chan Is Dead’ author

Book lovers can enjoy a special online chat with author Liann Zhang as she discusses her debut thriller, “Julie Chan Is Dead” — courtesy of Mentor Public Library — at 7 p.m. May 14. Zhang’s story offers a current twist on the classic thriller with long- …

Peek inside Philadelpha's Kingsessing Library after $8 million renovation

A historic library in the City of Brotherly Love has reopened after an $8 million renovation. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, members of the nonprofit organization Rebuild, along with city officials, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly transformed …

Great Neck Library to expand Sunday hours starting in September

The Great Neck Library Main and Parkville branches will be extending their Sunday hours to be open for a full eight hours. Courtesy of the Great Neck Library The Great Neck Library will soon be open for a full day on Sundays. “The library’s worked …

Mentor Public Library hosts talk on astonishing Great Lakes shipwreck

Discover the history and mystery of an astonishing shipwreck discovered in the Great Lakes during a free program at 6:30 p.m. May 13, at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave. The Cornelia B. Windiate went missing in December of 1875 and …

Mentor Public Library hosting cooking class with LaDonna Oltmanns

For those who want to improve their cooking skills or pick up new recipes, Mentor Public Library is teaming with local chef LaDonna Oltmanns for a cooking class at 6:30 p.m. May 15 at its Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave. Oltmanns is a local chef who …

Living and breathing democracy: Smithsonian museum sets up traveling exhibit inside the Mohawk Trail Regional School ...

Democracy is alive at the Mohawk Trail Regional School.  For the next month the school on Ashfield Road will be home to the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” which tells the story of voting rights and democracy in …

Hinesburg library hosts 8th annual poetry reading

In celebration of National Poetry Month, local poets, Bethany Breitland, Valerie Koropatnik, Elaine Pentaleri, Marian Willmott and Laura Budofsky Wisniewski will read their work at the Carpenter-Carse Library, 69 Ballards Corner Rd, Hinesburg, on April 27, …

When will the Dana Point Library Reopen?

Dana Point residents could soon see the blue fencing surrounding their local library come down after more than a year of renovations on the branch.  “Every time I drive by it, I don’t even expect it to be open,” said Clara Beard, who volunteered as a board …

Marshall library hosts author for writing workshop

Internationally renowned author, storyteller, and performer Brian “Fox” Ellis will visit the Marshall Public Library for a public writing workshop at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Ellis, who has appeared at events around the globe, will be on hand to share his …

Family Navigator Program Launches at Pasadena Library for Parents of Young Children

The Pasadena Library has launched free family navigator consultations for parents and caregivers of young children at the Jefferson Branch Library through a partnership with the Pasadena Public Health Department. The service, available Tuesdays and …

Security firm pulled from Minneapolis library after altercation

The security contractor whose guards were involved in a March altercation at Minneapolis’ Franklin Library, which ended with a man handcuffed to a fence, are no longer working at the site. Hennepin County’s in-house security guards have been working at the …

Need a new way to teach your kid to read? A St. Louis County Library program could help

In a conference room at the St. Louis County Public Library’s Samuel C. Sachs Branch in Chesterfield, parents and caregivers are learning how to teach their children to read. The children are gathered around tables with colorful tiles with individual …

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library CEO resigns

The CEO of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has resigned. In making the announcement on Thursday, the library said Marcellus Turner is stepping down for family reasons. His last day will be May 2. The library’s Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, …

Dancing, dress-up and discovery at Jefferson library

Jefferson, GA (30549) Today Showers with a possible thunderstorm early, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Low 61F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.. Tonight Showers with a possible thunderstorm early, then variable …

Health workshop set at library

VIctoria Public Library program promotes early-childhood literacy

The Victoria Public Library’s (VPL) 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program is a challenge designed to promote the development of literacy skills in children at an early age. The program, started at the VPL in 2022, has had over 500 signups since its …

TOGETHER IN MEMORY, TOGETHER IN FREEDOM: VIETNAMESE PEOPLE COMMEMORATES

Black April 50: A legacy of sacrifice, a call to complete the journey for freedom and democracy in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the globe, Vietnamese diaspora communities are solemnly …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of April 28, 2025

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Rony Jabour, a Leading Voice in Workplace Safety, to Speak at NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver

Rony Jabour set to inspire the future of workplace safety at the NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In September 2025, the stage of the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress …

America’s Service Commissions Statement on the Termination of AmeriCorps Grants

Nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants were unexpectedly terminated, shuttering more than 1,000 programs and ending the service of 30,000 AmeriCorps members. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America’s Service …

BLUJOURNAL alcanza las 10,000 visitas y amplía su aplicación de noticias para apoyar a la comunidad latina en EE. UU.

¡BLUJOURNAL supera las 10,000 visitas! 📲 La expansión de su app de noticias empodera a los latinos en EE. UU. 🇺🇸 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLUJOURNAL, una plataforma digital de noticias en español de rápido …

Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi Present The Thrive In 2025 Event to Help People Reclaim Purpose & Rewrite Their Future

This powerful 3-day Thrive In 2025 Event is designed to help you rediscover your voice, unlock your potential, and create a life on your terms—starting now. PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony Robbins and Dean …

Career Fair - Haven Treatment Center - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haven Treatment Center invites job seekers to its Career Fair, taking place Monday, April 28, 2025, through Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Attendees will have the …

Raising Orchid Kids Condemns Secretary Kennedy's Harmful Comments on Autistic Kids, Adults and Families

D.C. area coaches dedicated to supporting families of neurodivergent children speak out against RFK's inaccurate, misleading and harmful comments about autism. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raising …

Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us at this event on May 2nd from 4:30pm-6:30pm for our Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration! Bring your children, families, and friends for a fantastic lineup of fun- …

Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement

The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The allegations …

RINO Removal Project Launches Nationwide Effort to Promote Voter Engagement and GOP Candidate Accountability

New grassroots initiative launches state chapters, scoring system, and digital tools to boost primary voter turnout. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) has launched a national campaign aimed …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup on Budget Legislation for April 30

WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider budget legislation to advance President Trump’s agenda to provide tax …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

Eastern Shore Seniors Rally to Defend Social Security, Medicare; Urge Rep. Andy Harris to Protect Vital Programs

Local Seniors and Advocates Unite to Demand Protection for Earned Benefits Amid Ongoing Threats from Congress CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOTE TO MEDIA: Visuals will include signs, seniors in motion with …

Shadow SEC Warns of Dangerous Cuts to SEC Budget and Staff

The SEC is facing cuts’ due to budget reductions, staff cuts, and a new Executive Order requiring all policy decisions to receive prior approval from the OMB. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Deminor’s latest article …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

Justice Department Corrects Past Administration’s Manipulation of Legal System that Sought to Force States to Provide ...

In a pair of filings today in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the Justice Department undid the past administration’s abuse of the legal system that pushed an agenda driven by politics, not law. The Justice Department’s Civil …

Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in Serbia for Directing Interstate Stalking and Harassment Scheme Targeting Los Angeles-...

Yesterday, Serbian law enforcement authorities arrested two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom, at the request of the United States. Today, the United States unsealed its criminal complaint alleging …

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

Higgins Urges ATF to Update Firearms Transaction Form to Protect Americans from Mistakenly Committing Felonies and ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) today is calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make necessary updates to its firearms transactions record form (Form 4473) to protect …