/tags/libraries Libraries en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:31:25 GMT /news/2024-09-23/wake-county-libraries-free-online-bilingual-tutoring Wake County Libraries has the tutoring program through Tutor.com. The site offers resources to grade school and college students as well as working adults. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:31:25 GMT /news/2024-09-23/wake-county-libraries-free-online-bilingual-tutoring Sharryse Piggott /education/2024-05-10/franklin-county-nc-budget-school-librarians One of North Carolina's fastest-growing counties could get rid of school librarians, due to budget issues. Fri, 10 May 2024 15:35:25 GMT /education/2024-05-10/franklin-county-nc-budget-school-librarians Bradley George /news/2024-01-16/wake-county-bond-94-million-library-rolesville Wake County commissioners might put a $94 million library bond to voters that would add a branch in Rolesville and make infrastructure renovations system wide. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:51:06 GMT /news/2024-01-16/wake-county-bond-94-million-library-rolesville Jason deBruyn /news/2023-08-09/wake-county-libraries-program-memory-loss The Memory Care Kit program allows caretakers to have interactive conversations with those living with dementia. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:37:06 GMT /news/2023-08-09/wake-county-libraries-program-memory-loss Sharryse Piggott /education/2023-07-12/republican-lawmakers-controversial-education-policies-north-carolina North Carolina lawmakers packed together a collection of politicized policies into a single education bill that would make it easier for parents to challenge books, prosecute librarians, have superintendents fired or move their child to another school. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:55:14 GMT /education/2023-07-12/republican-lawmakers-controversial-education-policies-north-carolina Liz Schlemmer /arts-culture/2023-04-10/a-local-library-in-greensboro-will-host-its-first-story-time-event-for-adults-with-special-needs Sensory story time is designed for adults with special needs using hands-on activities and creative ways to captivate their attention. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:50:32 GMT /arts-culture/2023-04-10/a-local-library-in-greensboro-will-host-its-first-story-time-event-for-adults-with-special-needs Sharryse Piggott /race-demographics/2023-02-08/pittsboro-library-chatham-county-lynching-victims Chatham Community Library partnered with a local group to put together the moving memorial for the victims. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:06:23 GMT /race-demographics/2023-02-08/pittsboro-library-chatham-county-lynching-victims Sharryse Piggott /news/2022-06-23/officials-advocates-offer-differing-versions-after-proud-boys-disrupt-pride-storytime-event-in-nc On Tuesday evening, the Pride event for young kids at the Pine Valley Library was interrupted by protestors, including members of the local Proud Boys group. Officials say there was no disturbance and participants were never in danger — but advocates for the queer community describe the event differently. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:34:24 GMT /news/2022-06-23/officials-advocates-offer-differing-versions-after-proud-boys-disrupt-pride-storytime-event-in-nc Benjamin Schachtman /news/2022-05-05/in-the-battle-over-books-nashville-librarys-response-i-read-banned-books-cards As efforts to control books continue, Nashville Public Library hopes to reach thousands of readers with its "I read banned books" card. Thu, 05 May 2022 19:29:17 GMT /news/2022-05-05/in-the-battle-over-books-nashville-librarys-response-i-read-banned-books-cards Rina Torchinsky /education/2021-10-06/unc-chapel-hill-plans-cut-5-million-libraries-funding-priorities UNC-Chapel Hill is cutting its libraries' budget by $5 million over the next two years in a larger effort to balance its budget. That's making some question UNC's strength as a research institution. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:55:39 GMT /education/2021-10-06/unc-chapel-hill-plans-cut-5-million-libraries-funding-priorities Liz Schlemmer