+ Greenwich Village’s ‘Joan of Arc’ Tells Library Lionheart: Love It or Leave It [NY]
“The Greenwich Village Block Association came out swinging, as neighborhood residents sent “fighting words” to N.Y. Public Library President Paul LeClerc over the library’s ill-conceived plans to squander $2-million to re-do the interior of the Jefferson Market branch, a landmark that was built in the 19th century as a courthouse.”
See also: Jefferson Market Courthouse in New York blog

+ Library move hinges on volunteer help [VA]
“Are you handy with a paintbrush, screwdriver, hammer or saw? What about doing more skilled labor, such as plumbing or electrical work? Or would you be willing to do odd jobs, like drive a truck, run an errand, bake a batch of brownies or make a stack of sandwiches? If you can do any of the above, or know someone who would be willing to, then leaders of the Haysi Community Library project need you.”
See also: Haysi Public Library

+ Living will for young [OH]
“Ohio lawyers and health care providers are bringing “Plan Ahead … Health Care Decisions Week ’05” to Ohio libraries this week. They aim to educate people interested in advance directives, such as living wills. Toledo Public Library at the main and Holland branches are providing information, and attorneys are available for service and questions all of this week for anyone who is interested.”

+ Donohue honored for winning award from library group [CA]
“Dennis Donohue of Salinas will be honored at 10:30 a.m. today at an event congratulating him for receiving the 2005 President’s Award from the California Library Association.”