LIBRA

Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sweet Tunes and Big Stories in Arkansas

A new play about chocolate makes its way to North Little Rock’s Argenta Contemporary Theatre, where actors bring Roald Dahl’s tale to life with fresh music and lively staging. The show runs in the evenings from late April through early May, with special rush tickets available on the day of performa

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Apr 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Community Hub for Sport, Culture and Work

The Yutang Cultural and Sports Center sits in Shenzhen’s Guangming District, tucked inside the Tianliao Community. It is surrounded by a mix of old industrial sites and tight urban‑village housing, making it a bridge between factory workers and residents. The building covers roughly 54, 690 square

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Trump’s New Downtown Project Sparks Fresh Heated Debate with Obama’s Library

In the world of big buildings and legacy projects, Miami is becoming the latest battleground between two former presidents. The city’s downtown skyline might soon include a flashy new structure that one leader calls a "hotel" and the other describes as a historic addition. Both plans aim to make a b

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

A Tall Glass Tower in Miami for Trump’s Library

A new project is making waves in Miami—an AI-generated video showed a massive glass skyscraper planned for Donald Trump’s presidential library. The design includes a golden entrance, escalators, and even a giant American flag. The tower would also feature replicas of parts of the White House. But wh

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Mar 26 2026OPINION

New Library? Time to Decide

El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu

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Mar 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Library Fun: Free Movies and More

Libraries give people a lot more than books. They also have DVDs, CDs, e‑books and even streaming options that you can use for free with a card. This means you can watch shows or movies without paying a subscription fee. When you open a streaming app, the number of choices can feel overwhelming. Yo

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Young Inventors Take Flight at Plano Library

Plano Library is set to host an interactive STEM workshop, brought to you by Aurora’s SciTech Museum. This event is all about exploring the science behind flight. Kids will get to design and test their own paper helicopters in a wind tunnel. It's a fun way to see how things fly and how they can be i

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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Baton Rouge Buildings to Shut Down Due to Ice

In East Baton Rouge, a big freeze is causing major changes. The city-parish government buildings will be closed on Monday. This decision was made to keep workers safe. The offices will open again on Tuesday. The mayor, Sid Edwards, has a strong message. He wants everyone to stay off the roads. It's

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Jan 18 2026EDUCATION

Marston Library: A Student-Driven Shift Back to Round-the-Clock Access

Marston Science Library is once again open 24 hours a day, five days a week, after students voiced their concerns. This change came about because of student feedback and the efforts of student representatives. The library had previously reduced its hours, but the demand for a 24-hour study space led

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Jan 16 2026WEATHER

Snow Day Shutdown: Libraries Hit Pause in Northeast Ohio

In Northeast Ohio, a heavy snowfall brought life to a standstill. The Cuyahoga County Public Library made a quick decision. They shut down all 27 of their branches. This happened on a Thursday. The reason? Dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect snow. The library didn't just close the doors.

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