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As news outlets contract and falsehoods circulate online, researchers want to know if trusted community messengers can help link people to quality information.

In what she calls "Books Not Bans," Becka Robbins sends titles to groups that want them in the face of a movement by conservative advocacy groups and lawmakers to ban them from schools and libraries.

Here's a selection of finalists for the Siena Drone Photo Award competition of 2024: a wrestling match, an awesome bridge, a snow-covered village and pelicans!

Grab a pen and join us for a lively program, peppered with ideas and stories to inspire and empower writers of all types and stripes. We’ll start by checking out today’s book business (both traditional and indie publishing), then share valuable resources to help aspiring authors connect with literary agents and editors. Next up? Tips you can put to work right away to boost your command of the craft, followed by some thoughts on reaching readers through marketing and promotion. More highlights: Writing prompts to rouse the muse, 4-page handout, “Ask the Editor” Q&A. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

First Thursdays Epic Poetry is a monthly series where we gather live on Zoom to read, discuss, and make sense of some of the longest living epics that have influenced literature, popular culture, and how we think about the past. Together, we will explore Homer’s the Iliad and then the Odyssey, and finally, ending our 10-month series with Beowulf. The live Zoom classes are designed to give you confidence and support you as you read between our live gatherings. Even if you’ve read it once (or many times, like me) you’ll find that there is always something new that arises from these ancient texts, that echoes our modern day struggles or reminds you of what it means to be human. March’s Focus: Iliad by Homer – Books 17-24 – translated by Emily Wilson For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Yoga for Love In this yoga class we will tone muscle and cultivate self love to remind you that you are awesome. The slow and gentle nature of this class is perfect for beginners and is also great for other students who can sink deeper into their practice. The language of instruction is Yiddish with English translation. The event will be hosted on zoom and only those that registered are given the zoom link. When: Sunday, Feb. 25, 8 a.m to 9 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT, 11 a.m. ET, 4 p.m. in the UK, 5 p.m. in most of Europe, 6 p.m. in Israel) Instructor: Tetyana (Tanya) Yakovleva is a Yiddish lecturer of the Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) and a literature lecturer at YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. She studied Comparative Literature, Classical, Slavic, Jewish, and Media Studies at the universities of Kharkiv, Regensburg, Bari, and San Diego and received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019. Tanya is a certified yoga teacher (RYT 200) and sees her mission in bringing joy and equilibrium to people through the Mind-Body-Spirit connection. For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

NPR Member stations reveal the new names that have made a mark.

La suspensión del asilo, que entró en vigencia el 5 de junio y ha supuesto una reducción del 40% en las detenciones de cruces ilegales, se aplica a todas las nacionalidades.

When so many people rely on social media for news, it can be a challenge to tell the difference between credible information and misinformation.

Description: Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! Audience: Children Location: Community Room