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Arts
fromARTnews.com
2 days ago

Chanel and Power Station of Art Open Mainland China's First Public Library Dedicated to Contemporary Art

Chanel opened Espace Gabrielle Chanel, mainland China's first public contemporary art library at Shanghai's Power Station of Art, housing over 50,000 books and audiobooks.
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Philosophy
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Imperfect Circles Discussion Group at the Orinda Library

Monthly public meetings at Orinda Public Library explore philosophical, scientific, religious, and psychological questions that shape human life and civilization; free, no RSVP.
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Brooklyn
fromCurbed
6 months ago

Two Striking New Libraries, Inviting in Different Ways

The Far Rockaway branch of the Queens Public Library features a unique architectural design that fosters community and creativity.
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San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Field Notes: Prelinger Library's Treasures, SF to Guerneville by Clipper, Historic Lanterns Relit

Community efforts have revived historical lanterns in Berkeley's Northbrae neighborhood after 60 years.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Leadership Sunnyvale celebrates 40 years on Aug. 28

Leadership Sunnyvale celebrates 40 years of civic engagement training with an event honoring over 750 graduates and influential community leaders.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months ago

Need legal help? Start at the Alameda County Law Library

The Alameda County Law Library offers resources such as legal volumes, databases, computers, printers, and attorney referral services to help individuals navigate the legal system.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Milpitas renames library after former mayor who got it built

"I value education and knowledge. A library is the first thing we should give our children," said Esteves, his voice sometimes breaking. "When I see the sign, it honors parents and teachers, especially immigrants looking for a better life and future."
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Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 months ago

Mirikaroden Nakagawa Cultural Complex / Furumori Koichi architectural design studio

The renovation of MirikaRoden Nakagawa aims to transform civic engagement and cultural participation through a multi-purpose complex.
SF parents
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Free Family Storytime at Salesforce Park (SF)

Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at the San Francisco Public Library's Main Children's Center is free and encourages early literacy.
LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 months ago

All Issues of the San Francisco Bay Times to Be Available Online by the End of 2025 - San Francisco Bay Times

Every issue of the San Francisco Bay Times from May 1978 to June 2012 will be digitized and made freely available by 2025.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Richard Flanagan: When I reread Evelyn Waugh's Scoop it had corked badly'

Literature shaped my childhood, from my mother's storytelling to discovering Kafka's impact on my writing aspirations.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn Public Library Kicks Off Summer at The Library

Brooklyn Public Library's Summer at the Library program focuses on learning through fun activities and reading, with a theme of Color Everywhere.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 months ago

Inside Sydney's Latest Library That Turns Public Space Into Living Architecture - Yanko Design

Its oval form and round windows break away from the rigid geometry of the surrounding urban blocks. This building curves like the nearby Georges River it's inspired by, creating a gentle pull for people to step inside.
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San Francisco
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Mayor Lurie and more Bay Area luminaries take over SF institution, raise $500K

The Friends of the San Francisco Public Library raised significant funds through a unique event featuring notable local authors.
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