Westlake Porter Public Library is a community jewel. The residents have a good thing and they recognize it. Andrew Mangels, library executive director, heads an outstanding staff supported by hard-working, dedicated volunteers all of whom are on the same page: to provide the best library possible. Its a busy place, with more than a half-million [...]
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Library shuts down during heat wave
An early heat wave that struck the District forced Gelman Library to close twice this week and prompted complaints from students and professors in buildings across campus. Temperatures reached at least 90 degrees in Gelman Library Wednesday due to a failed cooling system, staff said, prompting them to close the building “until further notice.” The [...]
Bush Center earns a presidential library first: a LEED platinum rating
The George W. Bush Presidential Center has accomplished a first for a presidential library, earning a platinum certification for new construction from the US Green Building Councils Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. “As we approach the Bush Center’s April 25 dedication, we are proud to be recognized for our emphasis on sustainable building [...]
Mac Gems: iPhoto Library Manager lives up to its name
Both digital cameras and iPhoto have been around long enough that few long-time Mac users have what you would call an entirely manageable iPhoto library. Their libraries are instead often bloated, full of duplicates, or so ungainly that some have opted to simply create new libraries rather than slogging through an old and slow one. [...]
New library axed from downtown Lake Oswego redevelopment plans
Once pegged as the main attraction of a planned redevelopment project in Lake Oswegos downtown, a new library is off the table for the site after city officials agreed Tuesday to move forward with redevelopment plans without it. The decision comes after voters in November rejected a $14 million bond measure that would have paid [...]
A new beginning for old Olmsted Falls library building: Editorial
Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township residents celebrated a few weeks ago when the brand new, state-of-the-art Olmsted Falls Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library opened. The moment was bittersweet because these two communities cherish their heritage and it was difficult to say goodbye to the historic building that housed the library for many years. [...]
Static library budget avoids Albany ballot
Albany Two years ago, the Albany Public Library budget was the talk of the town. This year, it wont even need a vote. Library trustees have adopted a $9.4 million 2013-14 budget that comes with no increase in the tax levy and therefore wont require voter approval next month. Being very mindful that we had [...]
Library district starts facilities planning study
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District officials are looking for the best ways to serve almost 450,000 people across 4,200 square miles and four counties. The district has retained Vancouver planning consultants BergerABAM to lead the facilities planning study. Were regrouping for the future after an extensive period of growth, Executive Director Nancy Tessman said. The [...]
Everything must go: Friends of the Library gears up for final sales
Corrina Graham Martin, incoming president of the Friends of the Parmly Billings Library, doesnt pretend to know how many books her organization will sell at its spring book sale this weekend. Tens of thousands, easily, Im sure, she said. In addition to all those books, the sale will include magazines, maps, CDs, videos and DVDs. For at [...]
Restroom voyeur in Bothell Library
BOTHELL Its a place everyone should feel safe: A public library. But in Bothell, police are investigating reports of a man entering the local library and taking “significant steps” to view and record women using the restroom on April 2 and April 4. “A female patron of the library noticed a male subject in the [...]