Jim Paussa’s recent letter to local newspapers is critical of the library initiative appearing on the midvalley’s November ballot. Jim suggests that the library plan contributes to suburban sprawl.He ...

I am a library expert. Nobody loves the library more than me. Here are some amazing facts that you may not know about the library! It’s illegal to yell “fire” in a crowded library. You have to go ...

Each year, we gather statistics for the Association of College and Research Libraries and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) surveys. Here are some highlights from our 2023-24 ...

Today, the Tulsa Central Library lies in the heart of downtown Tulsa, but do you know how it became what it is? Don't worry! We've broken down the history of one of America's best-designed libraries.

I’m writing to clear up a piece of misinformation about staffing levels at the Pitkin County Library being greater than that of our Sheriff’s Office. Although the library has several part-time ...

Get your facts on with some new nonfiction reviewed by librarian Kathy Perschmann. “Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs: The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe” by Lisa Randall. Over 60 million ...

Before talking about what’s new, here’s a little information about something old at A.K. Smiley Public Library (besides the beautiful building). Did you know that the article featuring the “New Books ...

The coronavirus known as COVID-19 began spreading across the globe in December 2019, and has now been detected in 18 states across the US (at press time). Its rapid proliferation and the protracted ...

Sentinel columnist Stephen Kessler has gotten sloppier with his writing tools. He seems to have exchanged his keyboard for lipstick. It’s not a good look. In a July 16 column, his first lipstick ...

The city of Redlands invites Redlands residents to apply for a position on the A.K. Smiley Public Library Board of Trustees. The Library Board consists of five members, appointed by the mayor with the ...