Oregonian

Why this Portland library is a flashpoint in the debate over downtown safety, and what can be done

On a recent Friday afternoon, children and parents attended a playtime event in the vibrant first-floor youth section of Portland’s Central Library. Meanwhile, a pair of medical responders carried a ...
News Tribune

At Tacoma library, accessing social services is as easy as checking out a book

Tacoma Public Library hired a social worker to link patrons with services. Program served 224 patrons in 2024 and 329 in 2025; salary under $112,000. Council expanded camping bans near libraries, ...
Lawrence Journal-World

Lawrence library card is a gateway to more than books; here is a guide to make the most of the services

File photo of the Lawrence Public Library on Friday, July 26, 2024. Editor’s note: This is an installment in an occasional series of “user guides” that aim to provide readers information on how to ...
The Herald SC

Six-month closure of York County’s big library could add pressure to crowded system

7-year-old Madilyn Hardgrove looks at a book Friday at the Fort Mill Library. TRACY KIMBALL [email protected] Rock Hill’s biggest library will soon close for six months, and the county’s ...