Arlington, TX — If you live in Arlington or the surrounding areas, you’ve probably heard of the Arlington Public Library, the city’s public library, and its branch of the US Library of Congress.The library has branches in Arlington and the surrounding area, and is the home of one of the world’s most prestigious science fiction…
How to read the ‘Naughty or Nice’ sign at a public library
On the first day of fall, my children were watching the newest Disney movie, “Aladdin.”As soon as they left the theater, they were crying.I’d never seen so many tears in one day.When they were done, they told me how much they missed their friends and loved their neighborhood.They were shocked.My wife, who has had autism,…
How to access your county library online in 2019
The county has launched an online portal that allows people to download county records to their devices, a move that will help with research and public education.It’s called the County of Durham Library.It’s a digital archive of more than 4 million county documents, including records of local elections, land use and other records.The county will…
What a week in the news: What you need to know about the hurricanes and other news stories to keep you up to date
New York City’s New York Public Library, the nation’s oldest and largest, has been flooded with people looking to get in touch with their community, a new study finds.The New York Library Board, which oversees the public’s online resources, issued a press release this week saying the number of online messages received by patrons in…
A ‘black library’ to keep children safe in Sunnyvale, Calif.
A community of parents and grandparents has organized a “black library” to keep their children safe, a library official said Monday.The library will serve as a refuge for those who feel isolated or threatened by other children, said Monica Gershoff, director of the Santa Clara County Public Library system.The black library will be located in…
Why don’t people learn programming from books?
Hacker News reader comments The first thing to note about the book’s title is that it’s a book.This is a major selling point of the book.The author writes, “If you are a programmer, or even just want to be one, I hope that this book helps you learn programming.”I found the book to be a…
Why I’m not the only person who wants to play Pokemon GO in the dark
You may not have heard about it, but Pokemon GO has had an amazing month.A lot of people have had a great time playing the game, and I’m one of them.I’m the first to admit I’m a bit obsessed with it.I just want to get the Pokemon GO app up and running and go for…
Kansas City Public Library: Library staff must remove Confederate flag at event
The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library has removed a flag from a public sidewalk in protest of the city’s recent decision to remove Confederate flags from its library branches.In a statement, the Kansas City City Public Libraries Board of Directors said the removal of the flag violates the First Amendment and is contrary to the…
Austin public library to donate $3 million to fund libraries
Plano, Texas, Nov. 14, 2019– Austin Public Library will give $3.8 million to help build a new library and will donate $1 million to the Austin Public School District, the Austin American-Statesman reported.The money is being set aside for a new “digital library,” the report said.A previous version of this article said the new library…
How to find the best online library in the city
The best online libraries in the United States, as measured by user reviews and ratings, have changed a lot over the past decade, and their online offerings are changing a lot more.That’s where you come in, a reader with a library card.Here are our picks for the best and most popular libraries in your area.Read…