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Ancient Library Scrolls Thought Ruined By Vesuvius Eruption Now Readable By AI
With the help of AI, a word written on a papyrus scroll 2,000 years ago and destroyed in a library in Pompeii has been...
Dad’s Love Letter to a Small Town Public Library
A Massachusetts man wrote a love letter that was published in his local newspaper, the Salem Evening News, in late August—but it wasn't your...
Stray Cat Finds a New Life in the Public Library– From Hitting the Streets to Hitting the Books
In an Ohio public library, one of the most valuable employees can't even reach the top shelf of books.
He provides another service, however, one...
‘Vast Canyon of Books’ Splits Open in Stunning New Public Library in China
Poised to become one of the largest libraries in China, the new Wuhan Central Library takes inspiration from its geographical positioning at the confluence...
Man Returns Library Book He Needed for Fixing an Old Mercedes 47 Years Overdue with an Apology Letter
47 years ago, a Minnesota man walked into his local library and took out a book that subsequently got lost during a move.
Now, nearly...
8-Year-old Slips His Handwritten Book Onto a Library Shelf—And It Now Has a Years-Long Waitlist
Just because a book’s not on the bestseller list doesn’t mean it can’t be the most popular read in town. At one library in...
After Noticing Lack of Good Sticks At Park, Dad Turns Old Tree Branches into ‘Stick Library’ for Neighborhood Dogs
Since bringing the nifty little “Stick Library” to his local park, more than 50 dogs have delighted in the stash of sticks.
Adorable Footage Shows Family of Ducks Being ‘Ushered’ Out of Library After they Waddled in Off the Street
Adorable footage shows the moment a family of ducks checked out of a university library after they had waddled in off the street.
The mother...
Drones Will Drop Library Books So Kids in Virginia Can Keep Reading, Thanks to Librarian’s Bright Idea
Students in Christiansburg, Virginia are going to be the first in the world to receive library books via drone, after a school librarian gave Wing the idea during lockdown.
Culturally Wealthy: More Americans Visited Their Library in 2019 Than the Movies—By Far
A heartening survey of American activities in 2019 shows that adults visited libraries more than any other cultural institution.
Couple Protects Endangered Lemurs in Madagascar By Launching Mobile Library to Teach Indigenous People to Read
A couple saw trouble in paradise on a honeymoon, so launched a mobile library to save lemur habitat by teaching Madagascar's Malagasy people how to read.
After Chicago Becomes One of the Biggest US Cities to Ditch Overdue Library Fees, Book Returns Surge by 240%
Since the new return policy went into effect last month, librarians are delighted to report that book returns have surged by more than 240%.
As 650 Volunteers Form Human Chain to Help Library Move Its Books, GoPro Captures People’s Delight
With hundreds of volunteers standing shoulder-to-shoulder between the two buildings, the entire process took about 45 minutes.
Library of Congress Makes Dozens of Ultra-Rare Children’s Books Available For Free Online
As a means of celebrating the centennial of Children's Book Week, the Library of Congress has digitized dozens of rare children's books online.
This Library Gives Away Hundreds of Free Prom Dresses to High Schoolers Saving Their Money for College
This public library has given away thousands of free dresses to high school students who would rather save money for college than buy an expensive dress.
The Library of Congress Now Lets You Stream and Download Hundreds of Century-old Film Footage for Free
The Library of Congress owns the largest collection of motion picture material in the world – and they are now making it available to the public.
Every US Public Library, High School, and YMCA is Getting Opioid Overdose Reversal Kits for Free
The pharmaceutical company announced this week that in addition to providing schools with Narcan kits, they would be giving them to libraries and YMCAs too.
Need to Look Spiffy for a Job Interview? This Library Now Lets You Check Out Neckties and Briefcases
Not everyone can afford to look sharp for an important job interview – which is why this library is filling in the gap with a small fashion lending program.
Free Services Transformed This Library into a Hub For Healing Life’s Major Problems
From helping to expunge a mother's legal record to helping an older man learn how to read so he can pay his bills on time – this library is making a big difference in the lives of its visitors.
No More Library Fines For Young Readers in LA County
If a child already has an existing debt on their account, they can pay it off by reading for $5 per hour.