Boston is testing a simple but powerful idea: when space is scarce, stack community needs together. In three neighborhoods, the city is pairing new public libraries with affordable housing, turning limited land into places that offer both shelter and connection. It’s part[...]
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Facing budget cuts, Fargo Library will increase nonresidential card fees, limit e-book access
Fargo’s public library system is tightening access next year as it works through a significant budget cut, and the biggest changes will be felt by nonresidents. Annual library cards for those living outside city limits will jump from $20 to $60, and[...]
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ND library tries to keep teens interested: ‘We can be trendy’
Staffers at public libraries said it is not easy to convince teens to keep coming back to their branches when they have digital tools and other entertainment options at their disposal but a local spot in North Dakota reflects a renewed push[...]
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How a public library’s summer game took over a Michigan city
In Ann Arbor, summer isn’t just for sunshine—it’s for scavenger hunts, code cracking, and a plush flamingo with glasses. What began as a simple reading challenge has evolved into a wildly popular citywide game run by the local library, drawing in over[...]
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School librarians mandatory in Sweden from today
Starting today, every school in Sweden must have a staffed library—and teachers like Caroline Eklund say it’s a game-changer. Under a new change to the Education Act, municipalities are now required to hire trained librarians to support student literacy. For teachers in[...]
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‘Free for All’ documentary tells story of public libraries’ critical roles throughout history and today
A new documentary is putting America’s public libraries—and the challenges they face—front and center. Free for All: The Public Library explores the history, impact, and ongoing struggles of libraries, from budget cuts to book bans. The film is being screened at hundreds[...]
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The Back Story: Federal funding cuts prolong anxiety for North Dakota institutions
Yesterday, we delivered the news from the North Dakota News Cooperative on the impacts federal actions are having in North Dakota from libraries to medical research. The article give's you the traditional news take, you can check out that article here. Today,[...]
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Lawmakers Fail to Override Vetoes on School Choice and Library Content Bills
Two high-profile vetoes from Governor Kelly Armstrong will stand after North Dakota lawmakers failed to gather enough votes to override them. Efforts to revive a plan for education savings accounts and to impose stricter content screening in schools and public libraries both[...]
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North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoes controversial library bill
Governor Kelly Armstrong has vetoed a bill that would have required public and school libraries to move certain books out of reach of minors. Senate Bill 2307 aimed to expand an existing 2023 law by applying similar restrictions to school libraries and[...]
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Library content bill narrowly passes North Dakota House
A bill requiring school and public libraries to relocate content deemed “sexually explicit” passed the House on a 49-45 vote Monday after nearly 90 minutes of debate. Senate Bill 2307, sponsored by Sen. Keith Boehm, R-Mandan, would allow people who challenge library[...]
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North Dakota legislators debate price tag of bill targeting state library content
A new proposal at the North Dakota Legislature is stirring up debate over who pays when state rules land in local libraries. Senate Bill 2307 would require school and public libraries to move “offensively sexual” materials out of easy reach of minors[...]
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Overdue library book returned after 51 years
Some stories are too good to make up—like a Gothic novel returned to a small-town library more than 51 years late. That’s what happened in Enderlin, where a copy of _Rebecca_ quietly reappeared in the mail, decades after its due date in[...]
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Federal agency responsible for library and museum funding gets a visit from DOGE
The Institute of Museum and Library Services isn’t a household name, but its work touches millions—funding everything from rural internet access to workforce training programs in local libraries. It’s the federal agency behind much of the innovation and support in American cultural[...]
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North Dakota House committee advances library content bill
North Dakota lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would require public libraries to create restricted sections for materials deemed obscene—though defining what qualifies remains a point of contention. Supporters argue it’s about protecting children, while opponents warn of vague language,[...]
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Bill to restrict ‘explicit’ books in schools and library passes senate
A contentious debate over books in North Dakota’s schools and libraries is moving to the House after the Senate narrowly passed SB 2307. The bill would require the removal of books deemed sexually explicit, with librarians facing criminal charges if they fail[...]
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Lawmaker again targets content in North Dakota libraries
A bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate aims to restrict explicit content in schools and public libraries. Senator Keith Boehm argues that it doesn’t ban books but rather promotes a safer environment for minors by relocating such material to less accessible[...]