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Cloudflare has introduced Forge, an open source pipeline that automatically generates software development kits, command-line interfaces, documentation and other developer assets. By releasing the tool publicly, the company aims to let teams standardize how they produce client libraries and docs from API definitions, reducing manual maintenance work as developer tooling ecosystems continue to grow.

The Library of Congress has opened nominations for awards recognizing outstanding federal libraries, librarians and library technicians. The program honors staff and institutions across federal government libraries for exceptional service. Details on categories, eligibility and deadlines are available through the Library of Congress newsroom.

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.

Cornell University is highlighting a curated library of images documenting the solar system, drawn from decades of planetary exploration. The collection offers researchers and the public visual records of planets, moons and missions, underlining Cornell's long-standing role in planetary science and space mission imaging.

A reader in Austria says they borrowed the newly released audiobook 'Threshing Day' for free from the Arbeiterkammer library, after finding the ebook waitlist at 56th place and not wanting to buy the hardcover. The post praises the public library service, and the anecdote is drawing attention to how Austrians can access brand-new titles without paying.

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.

Veilamp, a cross-platform open source music player, is drawing attention for doing more than playback. Beyond detailed listening and audio tweaks, it can run as a headless music server on a home network and stream a user's music library to friends. Early reactions online highlight how much functionality is packed into the free player.

All U.S. ticket sales from a Dolly Parton film release will be donated to the Dollywood Foundation to support its flagship program, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which provides free books to children. The fundraising pledge has drawn attention for turning a box office release into a literacy initiative.

Game developer Alfred Baudisch shared a project connected to Pardall Games, a website offering a library aimed at retro and retrogaming fans. Other users on Mastodon praised it as a cool tool and said they were adding its feed to their RSS readers to follow new content.

A petition creator is proposing that Nashville International Airport dedicate space to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the book gifting program founded by Parton that mails free books to children. The proposal would give the literacy program a presence inside BNA, and the petition is now drawing local attention.

A widely shared reflection argues that the internet should be seen not merely as infrastructure but as a shared library of human knowledge to which anyone can contribute a page. The post asks what society would do without it, framing the network as an open, collectively built repository of information. Responses so far have been small but sympathetic, echoing concern for the open web.

Restored Korean rare books have returned to Hamilton Library at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa after conservation work. The announcement highlights the university's effort to preserve its collection of historical Korean materials and make them available again to students and researchers. Further details about the books' origin, age and the restoration process were not provided in the announcement.

A contributor has expanded a drug-profile resource into a harm-reduction library covering 563 substances, translated into 9 languages, and hosted on Cloudflare's free tier. The project shares its full technical stack openly, framing it as a community tool at the intersection of software development, mental health, and public health information.

The 2009 BBC documentary The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu, narrated by Scottish-Sierra Leonean writer Aminatta Forna, is being shared again by viewers celebrating its account of Mali's manuscript heritage. The film follows African storytellers and scholars, guardians of a history long dismissed by outsiders as mere oral tradition, and explores Timbuktu's ancient libraries and their role in preserving African intellectual history.

PCMag has published a guide from a parent whose teenager wanted to start PC gaming, explaining how to assemble a large backlog of games without spending money. The piece walks through free sources for building a library, including free-to-play titles, giveaway promotions, and subscription options, arguing newcomers can access roughly $1,000 worth of games at no cost.

Children's and young adult author Carla Mooney is featured in a profile by School Library Journal, where she discusses how she looks for the human connection at the heart of every book she writes. The interview highlights her approach to nonfiction and fiction for young readers and her focus on making complex subjects relatable to children.

Four Swiss libraries, led by the University of Basel, have launched a platform called Books as Data, making roughly 140 million pages of digitised historical texts freely accessible online. The database, available in English at books-as-data.ch, opens centuries of printed knowledge to researchers and the public as machine-readable data.

The Friends of the Pampa Library group in Pampa, Texas, is holding a book sale beginning Thursday. The event gives residents a chance to buy used books at low prices, with proceeds typically supporting library programs and services. Organisers have publicised the sale through local media, and community members are expected to turn out to browse the selection and support the library.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is hosting a Halloween-inspired evening event called 'Strange Science', inviting visitors to explore the institution's collections through a spooky seasonal lens. The event blends science, art, and Halloween atmosphere, drawing attention from Los Angeles-area audiences looking for seasonal activities.

The Wead Library is holding a book sale starting Friday. The event gives local readers a chance to browse and buy used books while supporting the library's programs and collections. Details on hours, pricing, and how long the sale runs were not included in the announcement, so interested visitors should check with the library directly.

EveryLibrary, a US library advocacy organization, is asking Americans to publicly demonstrate their support for libraries through likes, follows, and shares. The appeal, circulated with hashtags promoting reading, books, and public libraries, aims to build visible grassroots backing for library funding and awareness. Supporters are encouraged to spread the message across social media.

McCracken County's library is expanding its offerings thanks to money raised through book sales combined with new grant funding. The funds are being used to launch new programs and resources for patrons. Local outlets in the Paducah, Kentucky area are covering the developments, highlighting how community-driven fundraising and grants are helping the library add services for residents.