Budget Alert in New York: Mamdani's Million-Dollar Cuts to Libraries Contradict His Promises
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a $29 million budget cut to the city’s major libraries, going against his campaign promises to enhance public services through taxing the wealthy.
Good news in Illinois: public libraries will store and manage agents to reverse opioid overdoses
Public libraries in Illinois will begin storing and managing naloxone, a life-saving drug, in response to the opioid crisis.
Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff: 'Books Negating Comfort Women History Need to be Addressed in Public Libraries'
Kang Hoon-sik emphasizes the need for institutional improvements to prevent the inclusion of books denying the comfort women issue in public libraries, while acknowledging the importance of freedom of expression.
Hendrik Johannes Terras: People are still waiting for the state to provide a door with opening hours... This is no longer reality
In an opinion piece, Hendrik Johannes Terras discusses the importance of access to services in rural areas, suggesting the consolidation of post offices and libraries in a single location as a solution.
‘We want people to sit, pause, relax’: National Trust to open its libraries for public use
The National Trust aims to make its historic properties more inviting by allowing visitors to sit on furniture and use libraries, promoting a more relaxed experience.
From Occupations to Libraries: Mitsotakis' Post about the New Image of Public Universities
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlights government interventions aiming to transform public universities in his Instagram post.
A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here's what that means for public libraries
The closure of a 200-year-old book distributor poses significant logistical challenges for public libraries already facing funding difficulties.