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Man Steals 1,100 Books From The Library

J. Patrick — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:00:09 +0000

We all have our passions, and sometimes those passions just take over our lives and cause us to do extraordinary things. Such is the case to a gentleman in Japan.

It is the story of a 61-year-old man who Japanese police say stole nearly 1,100 library books to satisfy what appears to be a case of kleptomania combined with an intense passion for books.

5-Year-Old Girl Gets Visit From Cops Over Overdue Library Books

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:00:43 +0000

A 5-year-old girl in Massachusetts got a visit from the local police over two overdue library books. Police went to the home of Hailey Benoit, 5, as part of a “blitz” to clear up thousands of dollars in overdue fines. The two books had been overdue for several months from the Charlton Public Library. The books [...]

Mott Community College Reopens Library

Erin Bishop — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:48:50 +0000

After several renovations, Mott Community College plans to reopen their library with a special celebration taking place next week, according to WNEM. The event is free and open to the public. If you would like to see the changes, head to the library on Thursday, June 23 from 4-6pm for the grand re-opening. Some of [...]

March Is National Reading Month

Stu Allen — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:47:11 +0000

When was the last time you read a good book? When was the last time you read a book? March is National Reading Month. During March, you are encouraged to read something for enjoyment, self-improvement or just to keep your mind sharp. Reading to children is also highly encouraged. My mom read to us when [...]