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Eugene community raises funds for out-of-boundary school students’ library cards
Community members and education groups have raised more than $18,000 to provide free Eugene library cards to children who live on the outskirts of the city.
Dissolving library districts is a hot topic. Washington state bill could make it harder to do
A bill that would make it more difficult to dissolve a library district in Washington state is making its way through the legislature.
Oregon bill aims to ban school book bans
Senate Bill 1583 would prevent school boards and district personnel from banning textbooks and library books on the basis of content related to protected groups like race and sexuality. We'll hear from a reporter with the details.
Eugene Public Library copes with budget cuts and fears more are on the way
Library advocates are concerned more cuts may be coming. Dana Fleming, Executive Director of the Eugene Public Library Foundation, said the library had to make staffing cuts, reduce its on-site programs and eliminate off-site programs.
Eugene librarian honored with American Library Association award
We'll talk with LCC's Reference & Instruction Librarian Claire Dannenbaum about the joys — and challenges — of her works.
Eugene school students to automatically receive public library cards in community literacy drive
“We want to have as many out in our community get library cards (as possible)," said Angela Ocaña, Acting Director of Eugene Public Library.
Washington state bill could change how rural communities can close a library
After a rural library district was at risk of being dissolved last year, Washington lawmakers are debating how that process could be improved — and not leave people out of the vote.
Librarians in Oregon face more stress amid financial cuts, state agency says
Libraries across Oregon are facing substantial cuts in their budgets, which industry leaders worry could lead to more stress and burnout among library workers, according to the State Library of Oregon.
Josephine Community Library pursues legal action after residents opt out of tax district
The county Board of Commissioners allowed a couple to opt out of the library’s tax district last week in an unprecedented decision.
Southern Oregon county allows residents to opt out of paying library tax
Mike Pelfry and his wife Winnie in Grants Pass, Oregon, say they don’t benefit from the Josephine Community Library despite paying taxes.