Note: This post contains mentions of substance abuse and abuse. The library is a magical place to many, but there's a lot more to working in one than just shelving books and handing out library cards.

Before I start, I must say that the public library system is a great free resource for Americans. It’s a place where people can have access to literature, culture, and an endless abundance of items to ...

In Hennepin County, Minnesota, 220 library workers face a dilemma: take unpaid leave or get reassigned to work in hotels housing homeless people, including some with COVID-19 symptoms, with no extra ...

File photo of the Lawrence Public Library on Friday, July 26, 2024. Brad Allen, executive director, hopes work on a facilities master plan in 2026 can help identify ways the library can better serve ...

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