A new half-a-million dollar computerized sorting system at the Napa library now whisks returned books from patrons’ hands to sorting carts and back to shelves faster and more efficiently than ever ...

The first true public library in the United States dates back to 1790 with the formation of The Franklin Public Library in Franklin, Massachusetts, while the Steilacoom Library, established in 1858, ...

Library patrons from Walla Walla to the Tri-Cities to Prosser will soon be able to borrow books and other materials from local libraries regardless of where they live. Starting Jan. 2, five library ...

Camden residents who have library cards and are in good standing, can now get free library cards to three neighboring county ...

Forty years ago, representatives from 10 Luzerne County libraries proposed a county-wide system to share and expand their services to meet the community’s needs. Today, the Luzerne County Library ...

Inside the main branch of the Seattle Public Library in downtown Seattle. One cybersecurity expert said it’s critical to “continuously update and test recovery plans” to be able to respond swiftly ...

WESTAMPTON — A “fine-free” return policy is coming to the Burlington County Library System, with the idea that money is a lot less important than keeping patrons. The concept does not entirely ...

The Jackson/Hinds Library System requested $4.2 million for the 2026 fiscal year, primarily for salaries and benefits. The system aims to modernize facilities, potentially reopening closed branches, ...

Books with mature themes will soon be relegated to an adults-only room in most public libraries in Kootenai County. The private room is a requirement of an Idaho law passed last year, and the ...