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Oregon libraries see growing demand for digital books
Libraries across Oregon are seeing growing demand for digital books. We'll hear from two librarians to share what demand looks like for them.

Josephine County commissioners terminate lease with Grants Pass Library
In one of their first moves as a newly reconfigured board, the Josephine County commissioners unanimously decided to terminate the county’s lease with the Grants Pass Library. This puts the library’s near future in limbo.

Grants Pass School District removes two books from high school library
Grants Pass School District removes two books from high school library. This marks the first time the district has removed challenged books from its libraries.

Education
Hundreds push back on removal of ‘How the García Girls Lost Their Accents’ novel from Tillamook High School curriculum
The book will still be available in school libraries, but it was deemed ‘not suitable’ for 10th-grade English Language Arts students.
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In Southern Oregon, Curry Public Library offers free lunches for kids
We learn more about the library's program.

Josephine Community Library Foundation working to build new library in Grants Pass
The library is holding three community meetings next month to solicit feedback from residents.

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The renovated Central branch of the Multnomah County Library serves a range of needs
It’s been three months since the main branch of the Multnomah County Library reopened after being closed for nearly a year for renovations.

Oregon K-12 school libraries expect fewer staff and services from district budget cuts
From Portland to Bend, leaders of some of Oregon’s biggest school districts are asking for more state funding as they prepare to make major cuts in next school year’s budget, including to school libraries.

Portland State University library collection largely unscathed despite building damage
Cleanup crews have made notable progress removing debris and graffiti following an occupation of the campus library.

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School libraries across Oregon see severe cuts, steep declines in ability to serve students
School districts all over Oregon are struggling to find the money to fund vital services with declining budgets. Many of those districts are making cuts to library staff, which librarians say has a direct result on educational outcomes for students.