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After nearly 90 years apart, Winnie-the-Pooh's beloved friend Roo has finally returned home to the New York Public Library. Queen Camilla delivered a handcrafted replica of the baby kangaroo toy that vanished from an apple orchard in the 1930s.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla left a handwritten tribute at the 9/11 Memorial, honoring the nearly 2,800 lives lost and celebrating the enduring friendship between the US and UK. The royal visit also included community work in Harlem and a literary celebration at the New York Public Library.
Boxes of old VHS tapes and photo albums gathering dust in your closet now have a second chance. Nashville Public Library just launched a free service to save those precious memories before they're lost forever.
The Cullman County Public Library System needs volunteers who can spare just one or two hours a week to keep books flowing and programs running. Even the smallest time commitment makes a real difference in keeping this community resource accessible to everyone.
South Pasadena Public Library volunteers are helping adults master smartphones and tablets through free one-on-one sessions. No question is too basic, from turning on a device to sending your first email.
In Alice Springs, where temperatures hit 40°C and beyond, residents are petitioning to extend their public library's weekend hours. The library is the town's only truly free, air-conditioned public space where anyone can escape extreme heat.