Book highlights history of Oak Park

Source: Ventura County Star

Although the community of Oak Park is only 45 years old and the Oak Park Unified School District is 35, There's more to its history. To show that, Arcardia Publishing released a book this week titled "Oak Park." It celebra ...
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Soundalier creates an acoustically refined environment

Source: Designbuzz

A chandelier can spice up the look of any given interior with its delicate appearance. They illuminate the area in a warm are and inject magic into the space with its daintiness. But, how about opting for a chandelier that won’t glow at all? S ...
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Guest column: Library closures will have long-term impact

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal

The citizens of Memphis will feel a catastrophic impact if the City Council follows through on a proposal to close as many as seven library branches, Closure of all seven branches would eliminate an estimated 400,000 library visits annually. Many of the ...
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Memorial Day closures

Source: St. Augustine.com

All offices will resume normal hours on Tuesday: ■ All branches of the St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed. ■ Solid waste administration office will be closed. ■ There will be no change in solid waste pickup on the h ...
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E-books not so easy to find at the library

Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune

Wondering why your library doesn't have an e-book version of the latest bestseller? It might be because the publisher refuses to sell one. Libraries, publishers and software providers are still looking for footing in the new and unfoldi ...
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Broadened Horizons

Source: Experience Project

I have expanded my literary exposure to include a variety of things, mainly based off of all the interesting and diverse stories I have been reading here. The library is going to notice less visits from me because of the project, hahaha ...
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Anti-Censorship Group, ACLU Urge Library To Restock Racy Book

Source: The Lakeland Ledger

TITUSVILLE | The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and an anti-censorship group sent the Brevard County Commission a letter urging the officials to put a controversial erotic novel back on its library shelves.Earlier this month, the Brevard Co ...
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Eisenhower Foundation receives $625,000 in grants

Source: HutchNews.com

Published: 5/25/2012 9:49 PM | Last update: 5/25/2012 9:49 PM The Associated Press ABILENE - A foundation that honors the legacy of President Dwight D. Eisenhower has received more than $600,000 in grants to support its missio ...
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GOP alderman Pabon calls for increase in tax rate for 2012-13

Source: New Britain Herald

NEW BRITAIN — Saying he does not care if it costs him his Common Council seat next year, Republican Alderman Willie Pabon is calling for a 2-to-3 mil tax rate increase in the 2012-13 fiscal budget. Pabon, who spoke up during Wednesday evening’s council m ...
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