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The author of The Mathematicians' Library is offering a free Japanese language edition of the book to whoever gives the best reason for wanting it, with postage covered within the UK. The Polish edition of the same book previously went to a teacher, and the giveaway is drawing friendly engagement from maths enthusiasts online.

A theatre in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, is holding a screening of the classic comedy '9 to 5' to raise support for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, the book-gifting programme that provides free books to young children. Local audiences are being invited to enjoy the film while backing a childhood literacy cause tied to Parton's signature charity effort.

The California Writing Project has received a literacy award from the Library of Congress, an honor recognizing organizations that make outstanding contributions to promoting literacy and reading. The announcement, shared through UC Santa Barbara, highlights the project's long-running work supporting writing instruction for students and teachers across California.

Tunkhannock Public Library in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, is holding its book sale, offering used books to the community. Local coverage from the Wyoming County Examiner announced the event. Book sales like this typically raise funds for library programs while giving residents a chance to pick up inexpensive reading material. Details on dates and prices are not included in the available coverage.

Veilamp, an open source music player, is drawing attention for a feature that lets users stream their personal music libraries to friends. The project combines local playback with social sharing, appealing to people looking for alternatives to commercial streaming services. Early reactions online are positive, with interest focused on the self-hosted, community-driven approach to music listening.

The Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library are holding their semiannual book sale, with tens of thousands of books available for purchase. The event raises funds to support library programs and services in the Charlottesville, Virginia area, and draws bargain hunters and book lovers twice a year.

A music listener has shared a five-star rating system for organising a local music collection, describing it as a method that makes sense and helps keep things tidy. Five stars mark absolute favourites that get listened to regardless of context, whether as part of an album or as singles. The post is drawing small but positive engagement as people consider how they rate and organise their own libraries.

Food lovers are highlighting putu mayam, the Singapore and Malaysian Ceylonese take on idiyappam, or string hoppers, sold in local hawker centres. The dish, brought by South Indian and Ceylonese communities, is typically served with grated coconut and orange sugar. Posts link to National Library Board material documenting its history, and the conversation is part of a broader appreciation of Singapore's multicultural street food heritage.

The Parsippany Library is set to be converted into an 18-hole mini-golf course as part of a fundraiser event. The unusual transformation aims to draw community members to the library while raising money. The details of the event, including the date, beneficiaries and ticket arrangements, were not specified in available coverage.

Farmington Public Library in Maine has started a Garden Seed Lending Program, letting patrons borrow seeds for home gardening and return saved seeds after harvest. Seed libraries have grown in popularity as a way to promote local food growing, biodiversity and community self-sufficiency, and the Farmington initiative follows that model.

A children's book sale is being held to raise money in support of a local library. The event draws community attention as libraries continue to seek funding for programs and materials. Shoppers get discounted books while proceeds go back to the library, making the fundraiser a popular seasonal tradition in many communities.

The McCracken County Public Library in Kentucky is using proceeds from book sales plus grant funding to add new programs and resources for patrons. The Paducah Sun reports the money is bringing 'new adventures' to the library, though details of the specific purchases or services funded have not been laid out in the available reporting.

The Jackson-Madison County Library has been awarded a $19,762 grant to support technology improvements. The funding, announced by local outlet WBBJ-TV, is expected to help the Tennessee library expand or upgrade its technology services for patrons. Further details on how the money will be spent have not yet been released.

A new roundup highlights five of the best games available on the Nintendo Switch 2 so far, offering players a guide to the console's strongest early library. Coverage of the Switch 2 continues as gamers weigh which titles are worth picking up on the new hardware, with early releases drawing comparisons to the original Switch's lineup.

The Jacksonville Public Library is hosting a Movie Night, an evening film screening open to the community. Local coverage highlights it as a free, family-friendly way for residents to gather and enjoy cinema in a public space. Libraries across the country have increasingly used film nights and similar events to draw visitors and reinforce their role as community hubs.

Microsoft's Disc-To-Digital feature, which lets Xbox players convert eligible physical game discs into digital copies stored in their library, is now rolling out to all users. Gamers welcome the convenience of ditching discs, though some are asking about which titles qualify and whether pricing is fair.