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Dec 02 2025WEATHER

Library Branches Delay Opening Due to Snow

In Northeast Ohio, the weather is causing some changes to the usual schedule. The Cuyahoga County Public Library has decided to open its doors later than usual on Tuesday. All branches will start their day at 1 p. m. instead of the normal time. This decision was made because of the bad weather expec

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Nov 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Holiday Fun at Oregon Public Library

The Oregon Public Library is buzzing with holiday activities this December. Kids can meet Santa in a calm setting on December 6th. This event is perfect for families with children who have autism or special needs. The library is teaming up with Easter Seals to make this Santa visit extra welcoming.

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Nov 20 2025CELEBRITIES

Jayne Kennedy: A Local Hero Shares Her Journey

Jayne Kennedy, a familiar face in sports broadcasting, is set to share her experiences at a local library event. This event is happening on December 2nd from 7 to 8 p. m. at the South Euclid-Lyndhurst library branch. She will be talking with Rhonda Crowder, who runs a creative services agency in Cle

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Nov 13 2025EDUCATION

Local Stars Shine a Light on Library Perks

In a surprising turn of events, local celebrities are stepping up to advocate for something unexpected: the free services offered by libraries. This campaign aims to highlight the often-overlooked benefits that libraries provide to communities. Libraries are more than just places to borrow books. T

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Nov 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Bringing Sports Action to Life in 3D: A New Way to Watch the Game

Sports broadcasts often show athletes moving in a flat, 2D way. This makes it hard to see the true 3D motion of their limbs. To fix this, experts use the lines on sports fields to figure out the camera's position and the scene's geometry. But when cameras zoom in on athletes, those helpful field lin

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Nov 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Drag Queen Story Time: Building Community and Representation in Saginaw

In a lively turn of events, the Hoyt Library in Saginaw hosted a unique Halloween Drag Queen Story Hour, bringing together families and children for an afternoon of stories and fun. The event, held on October 29th, featured Dahlia Rivers, a local drag queen, who read four children's books to an eage

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Aug 29 2025EDUCATION

Reading Habits: A Slippery Slope for American Minds

A recent study has uncovered a troubling trend: Americans are reading less for fun, and the gap between Black and white readers is widening. The research, published in iScience, looked at data from over 236, 000 people aged 15 and older, collected between 2003 and 2023, with 2020 excluded due to the

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Jul 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Brooklyn's Big Night Out: Fashion, Fun, and Community

In the heart of Brooklyn, a different kind of fashion show took center stage. While the Met Gala was gearing up for its glamorous affair, the Brooklyn Public Library hosted its own event, the People's Ball. This annual party is all about celebrating style, creativity, and community. The 2025 editio

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Tech is Changing the Way We Talk About Health

Clear communication is super important in health care. When things get mixed up, it can lead to bad health results, unhappy patients, and even complaints about health professionals. So, how can we make sure everyone is on the same page? One way is by using recordings from real doctor-patient chats.

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May 26 2025SCIENCE

Miscanthus' Secret Weapons Against Salt and Drought

Miscanthus lutarioriparius is a plant that grows back every year. It is known for producing a lot of biomass. This makes it useful for making biofuels and other eco-friendly products. Scientists have been studying this plant to understand how it handles tough conditions like too much salt or not eno

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