/tags/libraries Libraries en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:01:40 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-01/fairmont-city-collinsville-library-board-turmoil-metro-east The library board that serves Collinsville and Fairmont City will remain conservative leaning after Tuesday’s election. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:01:40 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-01/fairmont-city-collinsville-library-board-turmoil-metro-east Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2025-03-28/collinsville-fairmont-city-library-board-elections The Mississippi Valley Library District board of trustees has been caught up in culture war-like issues for the past two years. On Tuesday, three of its seven seats are open, and the winners will steer the board as it navigates issues including aging facilities and staff unionization. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-28/collinsville-fairmont-city-library-board-elections Will Bauer /health-science-environment/2025-03-19/rolla-public-library-reconnect-mementos-photos-tornado Rolla Public Library is providing a lost-and-found for people who find photos and other personal items in their yards and elsewhere. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-03-19/rolla-public-library-reconnect-mementos-photos-tornado Jonathan Ahl /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-27/facing-unsustainable-costs-st-louis-county-library-issues-limits-on-hoopla-and-libby-use The library system reported a 169% increase in patron use of Hoopla in the past five years. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:33:53 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-27/facing-unsustainable-costs-st-louis-county-library-issues-limits-on-hoopla-and-libby-use Danny Wicentowski /government-politics-issues/2025-01-21/metro-east-library-board-replacement-embroiled-culture-wars The Mississippi Valley Library District board of trustees currently has a 3-3 ideological split. Finding a replacement for a vacant board spot just a couple of months before the election could swing the board away from a conservative majority. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-21/metro-east-library-board-replacement-embroiled-culture-wars Will Bauer /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-01-17/missouri-state-representative-wants-to-protect-libraries-from-government-interference State Rep. Wick Thomas, who worked as a librarian, is hoping to educate colleagues about why libraries are vital to communities. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-01-17/missouri-state-representative-wants-to-protect-libraries-from-government-interference Sarah Kellogg, Jason Rosenbaum /law-order/2024-08-29/east-st-louis-official-used-library-funds-new-tires-cash-advances-feds-allege The former director of the East St. Louis Public Library was indicted in federal court on five counts of wire fraud and embezzlement. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-08-29/east-st-louis-official-used-library-funds-new-tires-cash-advances-feds-allege Carolyn P. Smith /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-08-22/need-to-archive-old-photos-or-find-ancestry-info-this-woman-led-company-can-help Archivist and entrepreneur Emma Prince helps build archives for places like the City Museum and people like Carmelite Sisters in Los Angeles. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:37:23 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-08-22/need-to-archive-old-photos-or-find-ancestry-info-this-woman-led-company-can-help Ulaa Kuziez /economy-business/2024-06-26/despite-st-charles-libraries-staying-open-residents-remain-worried-for-the-future Library officials have tabled a plan to close three branches to fund other parts of the library system. Some library patrons and protesters said they worry the smaller branches won’t stay open for long. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-06-26/despite-st-charles-libraries-staying-open-residents-remain-worried-for-the-future Lauren Brennecke /education/2024-03-04/st-louis-county-library-and-techstl-partner-to-expand-internet-access More than half of St. Louis and St. Louis County residents are without reliable internet. The St. Louis County Library is helping patrons get internet access at home, training included. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT /education/2024-03-04/st-louis-county-library-and-techstl-partner-to-expand-internet-access Lauren Brennecke