Stanton Library enters a new chapter after months-long renovation project By Lillian Ashworth June 3, 2025 at 4:41 p.m. In addition to new lighting and fresh ventilation systems, the library includes more shelving space...
Southern California libraries object Trump’s defunding of grants that support free, inclusive services By Victoria Ivie April 12, 2025 at 10:36 a.m. A federal "Grants to States" program funded diverse programs that serve Californians – particularly lower-income...
National Library Week 2025 lands amid book bans, budget cuts, job losses By Erik Pedersen April 11, 2025 at 6:57 p.m. LA City Librarian John Szabo and American Library Association president Cindy Hohl discuss the state...
Free meals for kids and reading programs may be at risk in OC as library grant gets yanked By Hanna Kang April 9, 2025 at 7:51 a.m. The Trump administration rescinds millions in library grants, sparking a lawsuit from California and 19...
California State Library’s federal aid cut retroactively without warning By Erik Pedersen April 3, 2025 at 7:09 p.m. Two weeks into the job, acting director Keith Sonderling, who pledged to be 'in lockstep'...
Huntington Beach will hold June 10 special election over two library initiatives By Michael Slaten March 5, 2025 at 4:32 p.m. The election will be test for how popular some of the most divisive policies from...
Social workers are assigned to Los Angeles County libraries to help homeless people By Steve Scauzillo March 7, 2025 at 3:32 p.m. Many Los Angeles County libraries are inundated with homeless people and those with mental health...
Huntington Beach councilmembers decry lawsuit over restricted children’s books at city libraries By Michael Slaten March 5, 2025 at 7:05 a.m. Councilmember Chad Williams said the lawsuit is attempt to erode away parental authority.
Huntington Beach teenagers sue city over children’s book review board, restricted access to books By Michael Slaten February 27, 2025 at 4:58 p.m. The lawsuit seeks to eliminate several measures passed by councilmembers to restrict access at city...
To win a national PR competition, Chapman students are advocating for local libraries By Jonathan Horwitz February 26, 2025 at 8:09 a.m. On Wednesday there is a panel discussion and a round of book-themed trivia on Thursday...