+ Libraries turn the page – (From The Cincinnati Enquirer) – “For traditionalists, the library is a temple to the preservation and appreciation of books. It’s a place for meandering down rows of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and reading in a quiet corner. For busy families, it’s a bustling spot to pick up the latest hit movies, CDs and audio books, and even surf the Internet – all for free.”

+ Librarian Defosse merits recognition – (From the Norwich Bulletin) – “Recently, my children went off to the library for research work and pleasure. Before they left, Mrs. Defosse said, “Oh, I’ve already checked out this new book for your mother; please bring it to her, she loves this author!”

+ Library Keeps Up With New Formats – (From The Cincinnati Enquirer) – “Public libraries have been changing and expanding their offerings to suit popular demand almost since the first bricks were laid for them more than 150 years ago. Some collections that have come and – in some cases – gone over the years”

+ Library patrons in Westchester first to get wireless ’Net – (From the Post-Tribune) – “The Westchester Public Library has gone wireless. Patrons can now bring their notebook and laptop computers to the Thomas Library and connect to the Internet, the library announced this week. “It cuts down on usages on our computers,” said Serials Manager Lynne McGrath.”

+ Library’s driving force to shelve career – (From The Daily Herald) – “There’s a children’s book on a shelf above Lynn O’Dell’s desk that can help explain why she’s been the only director the Carol Stream Public Library has ever known. The book, “How My Library Grew by Dinah,” delves into how a little girl and her teddy bear watch as a library is built near her house, forever changing her world.”

+ Man brings his love of comics to NA-FC library – (From the Evening News) – “Steiner will share his knowledge and enthusiasm of the artistic medium at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library next month when he presents “Comics and Graphic Novels: From Superman to Yu-Gi-Oh 1935-2005. Young Adult Librarian Ruth Koerner said the Pokemon craze of a few years ago has sparked an interest among young readers in comics and graphic novels.”

+ A new chapter opens in library’s look – (Rhinelander Daily News) – “If you haven’t been to the Rhinelander District Library lately, you may be surprised the next time you visit. The facility has recently undergone a facelift.”