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Free Summer Reading Program Opens At Bridgeport Library - AOL
12+ hour, 19+ min ago (191+ words) Bridgeport Public Library is inviting readers of all ages to take part in its 2026 Summer Reading Program, a free citywide effort built around the theme "Plant A Seed, Read." The program began June 22 and is being offered at library branches…...
Opinion: San Diego's hidden first responder is your public library
17+ hour, 8+ min ago (187+ words) At the San Diego Central Library @Joan " Irwin Jacobs Commons, when a patron falls asleep in a chair, librarians gently wake them to check on their well-being. With so many San Diegans navigating health and housing challenges, that simple act…...
Poynter's Media Wise to expand youth media literacy education with $750, 000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (872+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, (June 23, 2026) " Young people today are navigating a media environment unlike any generation before them. Non-stop news, disinformation and AI-generated content make it harder than ever to know what to trust. Educators face growing pressure to help students…...
Erie County Public Library kicks off summer of reading
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (167+ words) The Erie County Public Library kicked off a summer filled with reading on Saturday. The Blasco Library held their annual summer reading celebration. Families explored the Idea Lab, read books, played games, got a sweet treat and learned from the…...
Hands-on summer school lessons hone math, reading skills
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Uo G students learn to fight fake news
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (7+ words) Media Literacy Workshop arms youth against misinformation...
Libraries with free outdoor play spaces for kids
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (695+ words) The Learn & Play Children's Garden and the Backyard Building Area at'Longwood'Public Library. Credit: Longwood Public Library 170 Buckram Rd. , Locust Valley On clay tennis courts dating as far back as 1914, preschoolers have tried to whack the balls, showing more energy than…...
Oswego County Today Ci Ti Launches Inclusive Play Lending Library to Expand Access to Play for Students with Disabilities
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (77+ words) OSWEGO COUNTY " Ci Ti BOCES is proud to announce the launch of the Inclusive Play Lending Library, an innovative initiative designed to bring the joy, benefits and opportunities of accessible play to students with multiple [Ci Ti Launches Inclusive Play…...
Study reveals how physical books at home affect children's thinking
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (329+ words) Many parents buy the latest electronic gadgets, plastic toys, and video games to give their children an early head start. Yet, global research shows that a much simpler, cheaper tool boosts a child's brainpower: a home library. Interestingly, the benefit…...
Central Arkansas Library System receives $15, 000 Young Adult Civic Learning grant - AOL
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (236+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " Officials with the Central Arkansas Library System said a grant announced on Tuesday would equip young people to be active contributors to their communities. Officials said the $15, 000 grant from the Civic Makers Lab for Adults is part…...