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Libraries now offer more than books

Among the stacks of literature, there are also fishing poles, baking pans, knitting needles and telescopes available for people to check out.

Tags: Rosemary Frisino Toohey, Libraries, USA Today

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Free Internet is a big draw at libraries

A new survey shows free Internet access may be just as important as the ability to borrow books at libraries.

Tags: pew research center, Libraries, internet access, hank silverberg

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Libraries are the latest trend for luxury hotels

Hotels are sparking a new trend - many across the world are building book-filled libraries.

Tags: Libraries, Hotels, Rosemary Frisino Toohey

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More Americans go to the library, virtually

Many Americans are finding that visiting the library is as easy as logging in to the computer or clicking an app on a smart phone.

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Some D.C. Public Schools to lose librarians

When summer break ends, thousands of D.C students will return to schools without a librarian. Making a "tough budget choice," D.C. Public Schools decided to eliminate funding for librarians at schools with an enrollment of fewer than 300 students.

Tags: andrew mollenbeck, Libraries, D.C. Public Schools

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Ice cream shop owner charged with child sexual assault

A former Dumfries police officer who now owns an ice cream shop has been arrested on charges that he sexually abused a boy more than 10 years ago.

Tags: Joseph Ruhren, Dumfries, Libraries, triangle, huffington post, JoJos

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