DOGE cuts risk mission of libraries

American Library Association Files Lawsuit Against DOGE

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the Trump administration were sued by the American Library Association and a union, which later asked a court to block what they said were cuts to a federal agency that funds libraries. In the lawsuit, filed earlier this week, the association and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees union sought to block the administration and DOGE’s efforts to dismantl…

DOGE cuts risk mission of libraries

Libraries across the country are observing National Library Week. It’s a week of honoring the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

Miss Cochise County Teen opens Little Library in Willcox during National Library Week

WILLCOX - Research shows that the most critical key to preparing students for future learning and work is ensuring they can read by the end of third grade. But right

Public libraries are worth supporting

I’m embarrassed—maybe, even a little ashamed—that I’ve failed to adequately celebrate what should be a bigger deal. By the time this paper hits the streets we’ll be at the tail end of National Library Week. The number of times I’ll have visited my local library: zero. In my defense I tend to visit “our” libraries three or four times a month to scan the Friends of the Library book sales, the events board or take a gander at the “New” releases. Al…