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Library

I returned a library book 40 years late and the librarian didn’t even know what to do with it

August 17, 2025
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Last month, while visiting my dad’s house in Toms River, I stumbled upon a time capsule wedged between old high school yearbooks and forgotten issues …

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A woman’s quiet trip to the library turned violent when she was suddenly stabbed in an apparently random attack

August 5, 2025
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SOLOMONS, MD – She had just walked into the library with her service dog when a man suddenly lunged and stabbed her in the back. …

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County Commissioners Extend Toms River Library Soup Kitchen Lease Again

July 12, 2025
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TOMS RIVER — Many of the homeless who were living in a downtown parking garage homeless encampment are gone, and the Ocean County Board of …

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Ocean County Commissioner Pushing Homeless Shelter at Library Doesn’t Want Them In His Own Town

June 26, 2025June 25, 2025
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MANCHESTER, NJ – Former Manchester Township Mayor and current Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace today confirmed what Commissioner Frank Sadeghi said yesterday. Despite swirling rumers, …

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Dozens of homeless seek shelter at Toms River library amid heavy rain and outreach effort

June 10, 2025
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Dozens of homeless individuals took refuge Tuesday morning at the Ocean County Library and nearby municipal facilities in downtown Toms River …

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Library safety concerns grow in Toms River as county shelter debate looms

June 7, 2025
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A decision by Ocean County officials to host a pop-up café operated by Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen inside the …

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The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It

June 7, 2025June 6, 2025
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The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, …

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Ocean County extends lease on downtown library pop-up kitchen feeding the homeless

May 22, 2025
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Library has announced it will continue to host the JBH Soul Kitchen inside the Toms River branch of …

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“Soup Kitchen” Operating Out of Ocean County Library Has Lease Extended in Final Hour

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
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Since publishing this article, Ocean County has renewed the lease for another month: TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen pop-up restaurant, …

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New Jersey launches new library system for state prisons

May 20, 2025
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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Corrections has partnered with national non-profit Freedom Reads to install 37 Freedom Libraries in two state correctional …

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Ocean County sheriffs deployed to downtown Toms River as homeless concerns grow near library

May 11, 2025
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department has stationed officers in downtown Toms River and at the Ocean County Library in Lakewood, citing …

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Jackson Township salutes Ocean County librarians with proclamation for National Library Week

April 1, 2025
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JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council honored the Ocean County Library and its staff during a recent council meeting, issuing a proclamation recognizing National …

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Condoms and Abortion Pills Available in Teen Section at This New Jersey Library

March 18, 2025
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CRANFORD, NJ — A New Jersey library has been giving out condoms and abortion pills in the teen section and they don’t want to talk …

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Group of teens robbed at gunpoint near Howell Library

March 16, 2025
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STAFFORD COUNTY, VA – Authorities are searching for three suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred over the weekend on Plantation Drive, according to …

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Kamala Harris’ Social Media Presence Has the Vibes of a Public Library as Google Trends Shows America Has Already Moved On

November 15, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Interest in Vice President Kamala Harris has plummeted following her defeat in the 2024 presidential election, according to Google Trends data. The …

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Brick Library Planning Bus Trip to Cape May Historic Mansion

April 12, 2024
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BRICK, NJ — The Friends of the Brick Library are organizing a bus trip to Cape May on Thursday, June 13. Participants will enjoy a …

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Suspicious Package Cancels Drag Queen Story Hour at Pennsylvania Library

March 24, 2024
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LANCASTER, PA— On Saturday, a suspicious package was found outside the Lancaster Public Library that prompted the cancelation of a planned event. A controversial “Drag …

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75-Year-Old Woman Dragged by Car in New Jersey Library Parking Lot by 94-Year-Old Driver

March 18, 2024
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Paramus, NJ – A 75-year-old woman from Paramus was seriously injured after being struck and dragged by a car in the Paramus Public Library parking …

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Ocean County Library to Begin Prom Dress Collection Drive

December 22, 2023
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OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County Library announced the start of its 2024 Prom Dress Collection Drive. From January 2 to February 23, all library …

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Former Mamaroneck Library Business Manager Charged with Grand Larceny

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023
Handcuffs used during police arrest.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced the arraignment of Mary Soto, a 62-year-old former business manager of the Mamaroneck Public …

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American Library Association Helped Draft Bill Cracking Down On Bans Of Sexually Explicit Books

October 2, 2023

American Library Association Helped Draft Bill Cracking Down On Bans Of Sexually Explicit Books Megan Brock on October 1, 2023 The former president of the …

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Man Assaulted and Robbed By Two Outside Greenbelt Library

September 26, 2023
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GREENBELT, MD – Early on Monday morning, around 7:00 am, an individual walking near the Greenbelt Library was assaulted and robbed. The victim recounted that …

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Blue State Public Library Kicks Out Speaker For Saying Biological Men Shouldn’t Be Allowed In Women’s Sports

August 21, 2023

Blue State Public Library Kicks Out Speaker For Saying Biological Men Shouldn’t Be Allowed In Women’s Sports Brandon Poulter on August 21, 2023 A California …

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Gay Penguins Book Back On School Library Shelves After District Reverses Decision

August 8, 2023

Gay Penguins Book Back On School Library Shelves After District Reverses Decision Reagan Reese on August 8, 2023 A Florida school district has backtracked its …

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Self-Proclaimed ‘Marxist Lesbian’ Library Org President Calls Backlash ‘Regrettable’

August 7, 2023

Self-Proclaimed ‘Marxist Lesbian’ Library Org President Calls Backlash ‘Regrettable’ Reagan Reese on August 7, 2023 The president of the American Library Association (ALA) called the …

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Self-Proclaimed ‘Marxist Lesbian’ Library Org President Tells UK Group To ‘Have A Comrade’ In Fight For ‘Social Change’

July 26, 2023

Self-Proclaimed ‘Marxist Lesbian’ Library Org President Tells UK Group To ‘Have A Comrade’ In Fight For ‘Social Change’ Reagan Reese and Megan Brock on July …

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EXCLUSIVE: New National Association Launched To Compete With American Library Association

July 24, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: New National Association Launched To Compete With American Library Association Reagan Reese on July 24, 2023 A new national organization has been launched as …

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GOP Legislators Call On Idaho State Library To Leave National Association Over ‘Marxist Lesbian’ Leadership

July 17, 2023

GOP Legislators Call On Idaho State Library To Leave National Association Over ‘Marxist Lesbian’ Leadership Reagan Reese on July 17, 2023 Republican Idaho legislators are …

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Public Library Moves Sexually Explicit Book To Adult Section After Community Backlash

July 17, 2023

Public Library Moves Sexually Explicit Book To Adult Section After Community Backlash Reagan Reese on July 17, 2023 A New Jersey public library moved a …

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State Group Leaves Library Association Over ‘Marxist Lesbian’ President

July 11, 2023

State Group Leaves Library Association Over ‘Marxist Lesbian’ President Reagan Reese on July 11, 2023 The Montana State Library (MSL) Commission voted Tuesday to leave …

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Suspect sought after swastikas painted on Queens Public Library wall

June 28, 2023
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New York City, NY -The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with a hate crime …

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National Library Conference Speaker Advises Librarians On How To Hide LGBTQ Books From Parents

June 22, 2023June 20, 2023

National Library Conference Speaker Advises Librarians On How To Hide LGBTQ Books From Parents Reagan Reese on June 20, 2023 A speaker at a national …

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Keynote Speaker At National Library Association Conference Says ‘Explicit’ Books Can Be ‘Really Valuable’ To Students

June 20, 2023

Keynote Speaker At National Library Association Conference Says ‘Explicit’ Books Can Be ‘Really Valuable’ To Students Reagan Reese on June 20, 2023 A speaker at …

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‘Smut’: Town Board Partially Freezes Public Library Funding Amid Parent Protests Over Sexually Explicit Books For Kids

June 15, 2023

‘Smut’: Town Board Partially Freezes Public Library Funding Amid Parent Protests Over Sexually Explicit Books For Kids Reagan Reese on June 15, 2023 A grassroots …

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Air Force Library Plans Pride-Themed Family ‘Storytime,’ Promotes Kids Books Pushing Gender Transitions

June 14, 2023

Air Force Library Plans Pride-Themed Family ‘Storytime,’ Promotes Kids Books Pushing Gender Transitions Micaela Burrow on June 14, 2023 A U.S. Air Force library plans …

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‘Students Start Coming Out’: ‘Rainbow Library’ Program Pushes LGBTQ Content To Kids As Young As 5

June 11, 2023

‘Students Start Coming Out’: ‘Rainbow Library’ Program Pushes LGBTQ Content To Kids As Young As 5 Reagan Reese on June 11, 2023 The Gay, Lesbian, …

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‘Be-YOU-Tiful’: Blue City Library To Host Pride Parade For Kids

June 5, 2023June 2, 2023

‘Be-YOU-Tiful’: Blue City Library To Host Pride Parade For Kids Kate Anderson on June 2, 2023 The DC Public Library is hosting a pride parade …

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Pennacchio Lends Support to Moms Fighting Woke Policies in School Library

May 6, 2023
Sen. Joe Pennacchio expressed his support for a pair of Roxbury mothers who have been sued for expressing their concerns about sexually explicit books in their children’s school library.

Women’s College Removes Former President’s Name From Library Due To History Of Antisemitism, ‘White Supremacy’

March 24, 2023
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Women’s College Removes Former President’s Name From Library Due To History Of Antisemitism, ‘White Supremacy’ Kate Anderson on March 22, 2023 An all-women’s college in …

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NYU student under investigation over antisemitic message on library mail bag

January 31, 2023January 30, 2023
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Kate Anderson on January 30, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – StopAntisemitism reports that NYU student Naye Idriss is under investigation after she wrote “Free Palestine” …

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Louisiana Releases ‘Protecting Minors’ Tip Line To Report Explicit Library Books

December 3, 2022
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Louisiana Releases ‘Protecting Minors’ Tip Line To Report Explicit Library Books Alexa Schwerha on December 2, 2022 Attorney General Jeff Landry of Louisiana announced on …

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Beatles tape returned to library 44 years overdue

November 26, 2022
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A person who checked out a Beatles tape containing an interview with John Lennon and Paul McCartney describing the magic of the band 44 years …

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School District Pulls Nearly 100 Books From Library Shelves Following Parent Complaints

October 29, 2022
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School District Pulls Nearly 100 Books From Library Shelves Following Parent Complaints Reagan Reese on October 27, 2022 A South Carolina school district has removed …

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Alexandria Police Officers Meet with Youth Leaders at City Library

August 13, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria police officers met with members of the community’s youth leaders in order to build bridges and spend face-to-face time with the …

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Oregon Library Asks For Chest Binder Donations For Gender-Affirming Closet

August 2, 2022
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Oregon Library Asks For Chest Binder Donations For Gender-Affirming Closet Reagan Reese on August 2, 2022 An Oregon library is asking for chest binders and …

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Lakewood Public Library Closed Due to Bed Bugs

July 29, 2022
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LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library system has been closed after staff discovered bed bugs in a book drop-off at …

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Presidential Historian Slams Liz Cheney For Attacking GOP During Reagan Library Speech

July 1, 2022
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Presidential Historian Slams Liz Cheney For Attacking GOP During Reagan Library Speech Harold Hutchison on July 1, 2022 A long-time Republican said that Republican Rep. …

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Lacey Woman Arrested After Found Intoxicated in Car in Library Parking Lot

May 30, 2022
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LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Lacey police arrested a woman who was found by police in her car while intoxicated in the parking lot of the …

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World’s Largest Library Association Picks Self-Proclaimed Marxist As President

April 22, 2022
Do you want a marxist revolution? Antifa protesters answer

World’s Largest Library Association Picks Self-Proclaimed Marxist As President Kendall Tietz on April 22, 2022 The world’s largest library association has selected a self-proclaimed “Marxist …

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Largest State Library Association To Host Drag Queens At Annual Conference

April 21, 2022

Largest State Library Association To Host Drag Queens At Annual Conference Kendall Tietz on April 20, 2022 Librarians across Texas on April 25 will be …

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