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Library book found sealed behind fireplace returned 150 years lateThe book was returned to the library in the coastal town of Kiama, New South Wales, last week by a local named Ross Simmons, who found it inside a crate behind a sealed fireplace.TrendingJul 31
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Fredericton Public Library reports record summer reading club attendanceAs summer break draws to an end, the Fredericton Public Library says a record number of children registered for their summer reading club.CanadaSep 2, 2025
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Hijab-wearing woman says she’s fearful after being attacked in Ajax, Ont., libraryMunicipal officials in an Ontario town say they are horrified following a police report that a hijab-wearing woman was attacked in a public library.CrimeMar 24, 2025
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Residents celebrate Fredericton Public Library’s reopening after vandalismA week after a costly act of vandalism, the Fredericton Public Library opened its doors to the public -- much to relief of community members including readers, parents and workers.CanadaOct 8, 2024
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The Halifax library strike and its heavy impact on the city’s unhousedLibraries across HRM remain closed after workers walked off the job on Monday. One woman experiencing homelessness says libraries offer her a safe space and 'not feel alone.'CanadaAug 30, 2024
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St. Pierre-Jolys community members push back after school division limits access to libraryThe Red River Valley School Division made the decision to move forward with a plan to limit public access during school hours at the Joly Regional Library.PerspectivesJul 9, 2024
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Workers’ SIN, IDs likely taken in Toronto library hack, could end up on dark web: TPLPersonal information, including social insurance numbers, of current and former employees has likely been taken in Toronto Public Library cyberattack.CanadaNov 16, 2023
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Toronto Public Library holds meeting to discuss ransomware attackIn the wake of a ransomware attack on the Toronto Public Library (TPL) last month, board members met Monday evening to address the severity of the incident.CanadaNov 13, 2023
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Librarians create educational tool for accessing residential school survivor storiesThree librarians from the University of Toronto set out to create a publicly-available online storybase for survivor stories in hopes of improving access to learning for Canadians.PerspectivesSep 27, 2023
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Peel school board focused on replenishing after library ‘weeding’ process criticizedA school board west of Toronto says it is focused on replenishing resources in its libraries while reviewing training after its so-called 'weeding process' was criticized.EducationSep 20, 2023
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