Nearly one in five adults in the United States reads at or below a third grade level, according to national literacy data. Library leaders say that can make everyday tasks such as filling out forms, ...

Library advocates are asking state legislators to fully fund the Connecticut reciprocal borrowing program “borrowIT CT” after Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a 20% cut to the program’s budget. BorrowIT CT, ...

CHEYENNE — The Laramie County Library System just launched a new community reading program titled One Book, One Laramie County. It is expected to be a biennial program that allows the community to ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dolly Parton’s artistic talent and infectious personality brought her global acclaim, but the story of East Tennessee’s beloved star wouldn’t be complete without her ...

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Seniors who want to learn how to keep safe online are encouraged to take part in a Cobb County Public Library program. Seniors will learn about common online scams, including ...

Many say the free book program is Parton’s most enduring legacy, even surpassing her classic songs and movies. Imagination Library delivers free books each month to more than 3 million kids around the ...

If you like a little mystery and intrigue in your life, you might be a good candidate for a blind date — not with a person, but with a book — especially in the cold, dreary months of winter. If it all ...

Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday Jan. 19, 2026. Her Imagination Library program launched in 1995 in Sevier County as a tribute to her dad, Robert Lee Parton. Imagination Library delivers free ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Davenport Public Library is expanding what residents can borrow beyond books with its growing Library of Things. The Library of Things is a collection of items designed ...

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