A woman’s quiet trip to the library turned violent when she was suddenly stabbed in an apparently random attack
SOLOMONS, MD – She had just walked into the library with her service dog when a man suddenly lunged and stabbed her in the back. It happened Monday morning at the Southern…
Dozens of homeless seek shelter at Toms River library amid heavy rain and outreach effort
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 as rain swept through the area, effectively…
Library safety concerns grow in Toms River as county shelter debate looms
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 Ocean County Library has ignited controversy and…
The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It
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, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…
Ocean County extends lease on downtown library pop-up kitchen feeding the homeless
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 the Ocean County library, which has been…
“Soup Kitchen” Operating Out of Ocean County Library Has Lease Extended in Final Hour
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, which is being labeled a soup kitchen…
New Jersey launches new library system for state prisons
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 facilities, part of a broader initiative to…
Ocean County sheriffs deployed to downtown Toms River as homeless concerns grow near library
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 public safety concerns as tensions rise over…
Jackson Township salutes Ocean County librarians with proclamation for National Library Week
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 Library Week and the critical role libraries…
Condoms and Abortion Pills Available in Teen Section at This New Jersey Library
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 about. The Cranford Public Library (CPL) recently…
Group of teens robbed at gunpoint near Howell Library
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA – Authorities are searching for three suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred over the weekend on Plantation Drive, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded…
Kamala Harris’ Social Media Presence Has the Vibes of a Public Library as Google Trends Shows America Has Already Moved On
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 search engine tracking site revealed a significant…
Brick Library Planning Bus Trip to Cape May Historic Mansion
BRICK, NJ — The Friends of the Brick Library are organizing a bus trip to Cape May on Thursday, June 13. Participants will enjoy a trolley ride through the city, a visit…
Suspicious Package Cancels Drag Queen Story Hour at Pennsylvania Library
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 Queen Story Hour” event at the Lancaster…
75-Year-Old Woman Dragged by Car in New Jersey Library Parking Lot by 94-Year-Old Driver
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 lot on Saturday, according to local police.…
Ocean County Library to Begin Prom Dress Collection Drive
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County Library announced the start of its 2024 Prom Dress Collection Drive. From January 2 to February 23, all library branches will accept donations of gently-used formal…
Former Mamaroneck Library Business Manager Charged with Grand Larceny
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 Library. Charged with Grand Larceny in the…
American Library Association Helped Draft Bill Cracking Down On Bans Of Sexually Explicit Books
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 American Library Association (ALA) said the organization…
Man Assaulted and Robbed By Two Outside Greenbelt Library
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 two young black males confronted him, pushed…
Blue State Public Library Kicks Out Speaker For Saying Biological Men Shouldn’t Be Allowed In Women’s Sports
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 librarian kicked out female rights advocate Sophia…
Gay Penguins Book Back On School Library Shelves After District Reverses Decision
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 decision to restrict a children’s book about…
Self-Proclaimed ‘Marxist Lesbian’ Library Org President Calls Backlash ‘Regrettable’
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 backlash to a tweet where she called…
Self-Proclaimed ‘Marxist Lesbian’ Library Org President Tells UK Group To ‘Have A Comrade’ In Fight For ‘Social Change’
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 26, 2023 The self-proclaimed “Marxist lesbian” American…
EXCLUSIVE: New National Association Launched To Compete With American Library Association
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 an alternative to the American Library Association,…
GOP Legislators Call On Idaho State Library To Leave National Association Over ‘Marxist Lesbian’ Leadership
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 calling on its state Commission for Libraries…
Public Library Moves Sexually Explicit Book To Adult Section After Community Backlash
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 [censored]ographic book out of its young adult…
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