CREAM AND SNOW CONES FOR GUESTS. WELL, NEW THIS MORNING. LIBRARIES ARE GREAT PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO BEAT THE HEAT. AND NOW THERE’S A NEW REASON TO GO A SUMMER READING CHALLENGE FOR READERS OF ALL AGES.

When Leigh Knapp became her school’s first full-time media specialist, she had a vision to change the library into a place where kids felt seen and encouraged, and could discover a joy of reading.

The new library has been funded by Bloomberg and the shelves have been filled with 500 books, comics and audiobooks.

For children needing confidence when reading, the Metropolitan Library System is helping children receive a much-needed boost with the help of therapy dogs. For more on how the MLS is helping children ...

The Barry-Lawrence Regional Library District is encouraging parents to read 1,000 books to their children before kindergarten to give them an early boost on their education.

PAWS for People brings therapy dogs to the Milton Public Library where kids can practice reading out loud and spend time with the dogs, Jan. 31, 2026.

Though people may not readily think of their library card from the Waukegan Public Library as a vehicle to receive a discount at a local restaurant, a reduced-price theater ticket, or free entry to a ...

Aspiring LEGO designer Valentin Alvarez was considering switching career goals after meeting two professional luchadores Saturday during a Sacramento Public Library Día de los Niños event celebrating ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Summer break is here, but learning doesn’t have to stop. The Jacksonville Public Library is hosting its free Summer Learning Program through August 2 to help children stay engaged ...