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fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Leadership Sunnyvale celebrates 40 years on Aug. 28

Leadership Sunnyvale celebrates 40 years of civic engagement training with an event honoring over 750 graduates and influential community leaders.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Need legal help? Start at the Alameda County Law Library

The Alameda County Law Library offers resources such as legal volumes, databases, computers, printers, and attorney referral services to help individuals navigate the legal system.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Milpitas renames library after former mayor who got it built

"I value education and knowledge. A library is the first thing we should give our children," said Esteves, his voice sometimes breaking. "When I see the sign, it honors parents and teachers, especially immigrants looking for a better life and future."
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Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

Mirikaroden Nakagawa Cultural Complex / Furumori Koichi architectural design studio

The renovation of MirikaRoden Nakagawa aims to transform civic engagement and cultural participation through a multi-purpose complex.
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SF parents
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Free Family Storytime at Salesforce Park (SF)

Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at the San Francisco Public Library's Main Children's Center is free and encourages early literacy.
LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 weeks ago

All Issues of the San Francisco Bay Times to Be Available Online by the End of 2025 - San Francisco Bay Times

Every issue of the San Francisco Bay Times from May 1978 to June 2012 will be digitized and made freely available by 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Richard Flanagan: When I reread Evelyn Waugh's Scoop it had corked badly'

Literature shaped my childhood, from my mother's storytelling to discovering Kafka's impact on my writing aspirations.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Magazine
10 months ago

The Brooklyn Brief: Taylor Swift hits Lucali, Flavor Flav parties at NYFW - Brooklyn Magazine

Brooklyn sees major events and developments, including the reopening of the Cyclone coaster and Off-White's fashion show.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Inside Sydney's Latest Library That Turns Public Space Into Living Architecture - Yanko Design

Its oval form and round windows break away from the rigid geometry of the surrounding urban blocks. This building curves like the nearby Georges River it's inspired by, creating a gentle pull for people to step inside.
Digital life
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Mayor Lurie and more Bay Area luminaries take over SF institution, raise $500K

The Friends of the San Francisco Public Library raised significant funds through a unique event featuring notable local authors.
#architecture
fromCurbed
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Two Striking New Libraries, Inviting in Different Ways

The Far Rockaway branch of the Queens Public Library features a unique architectural design that fosters community and creativity.
Typography
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

Brixen Public Library / Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli

The Brixen Public Library is designed to foster community interaction and cultural exchange, rather than just serve as a repository of books.
Brooklyn
fromCurbed
2 months ago

Two Striking New Libraries, Inviting in Different Ways

The Far Rockaway branch of the Queens Public Library features a unique architectural design that fosters community and creativity.
Typography
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

Brixen Public Library / Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli

The Brixen Public Library is designed to foster community interaction and cultural exchange, rather than just serve as a repository of books.
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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Where can L.A. immigrants go for help under Trump? Try the public library

The Central Library in Los Angeles is increasingly busy with immigrants seeking legal advice, driven by fears stemming from the Trump administration's policies.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Waiting for a flight at LAX? You might be able to read a banned book

LAX is introducing a program to provide travelers access to banned books via temporary library cards to promote free literature.
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