# public libraries (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 22 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover public libraries. Page: Feed: --- ## [Report From Texas: “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Proposes Penalties For Schools That Keep “Vulgar” Books On Library Shelves”](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/19/report-from-texas-lt-gov-dan-patrick-were-coming-for-the-books-in-school-libraries/) _2026-08-19 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ From The Texas Tribune Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday vowed to pass legislation punishing public schools that do not remove graphic books from their shelves by knocking them down a notch in the state’s annual school performance ratings, which the state uses to seize control of underperforming districts. Flanked by easels displaying printed covers of books \[…\] The post Report From Texas: “Lt.… ## [Journal Article: “The Portrayal of Libraries as Remote Workplaces in the General Media: A Qualitative Content Analysis”](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/19/journal-article-the-portrayal-of-libraries-as-remote-workplaces-in-the-general-media-a-qualitative-content-analysis/) _2026-08-19 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ The journal article linked below was recently published by the Journal of Library Administration. Title The Portrayal of Libraries as Remote Workplaces in the General Media: A Qualitative Content Analysis Authors Philip Hider Charles Sturt University Lulu Yee Charles Sturt University Simon Wakeling Charles Sturt University Xi Wen (Carys) Chan Griffith University Matthew J. Xerri \[…\] The post… ## [Report: Oklahoma Launches Statewide Effort to Use Libraries to Close the Digital Divide](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/18/report-oklahoma-launches-statewide-effort-to-use-libraries-to-close-the-digital-divide/) _2026-08-18 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ From Route 50: The Oklahoma Broadband Office is partnering with libraries to complete last-mile projects designed to increase residents’ access to digital services in the nation’s first statewide effort of its sort, one official says. OBO is investing $14.5 million in a community access portal initiative to install pods in municipal libraries where residents can \[…\] The post Report: Oklahoma… ## [ACPL’s Summer Learning Program Celebrates Successful Summer of Dinosaur-Sized Fun](https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/post/acpl-s-summer-learning-program-celebrates-successful-summer-of-dinosaur-sized-fun) _2026-08-18 · amichael-keller · ACPL Studio_ The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is celebrating a successful summer of learning and discovery as its annual Summer Learning Program wrapped up July 31. This year’s “Unearth a Story” theme invited children, teens and adults to explore reading, learning, and hands-on experiences throughout the summer, with thousands of community members taking part. The free program, which ran from June 1… ## [How an Instagram Post Launched the World’s Most Unlikely Archive (Utah State University’s Outdoor Recreation History Collection)](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/18/how-an-instagram-post-launched-the-worlds-most-unlikely-archive-utah-state-universitys-outdoor-recreation-history-collection/) _2026-08-18 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ From The Deseret News: Abercrombie & Fitch might be best known today for its casual 20-something clothing, as it transitioned away from teen wear and provocative ads a decade ago. But that might not be the most dramatic change the company has undergone in its long history. In fact, when camper, hunter and fisherman David \[…\] The post How an Instagram Post Launched the World’s Most Unlikely Archive… ## [Report: Alberta Librarians Feeling Anxious About Complying With New Restrictions Ahead of Jan. 1 Deadline](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/18/report-alberta-librarians-feeling-anxious-about-complying-with-new-restrictions-ahead-of-jan-1-deadline/) _2026-08-18 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ From the CBC: Less than five months remain before libraries across Alberta hit a deadline to comply with new restrictions on their collections. But with a heavy workload and rising costs potentially required to comply with the restrictions, some librarians have lingering questions about how the regulations will be applied. The restrictions are a result \[…\] The post Report: Alberta Librarians… ## [Two To-Do Tuesday: Congressional Scorecards and "Housing Rocks"](https://www.hamcodemsin.org/post/two-to-do-tuesday-congressional-scorecards-and-housing-rocks) _2026-08-17 · Fishers Dems · Hamilton County Democratic Party_ Action Items ACLU Is Tracking How Elected Officials Are Voting on Key Legislation According to the ACLU scorecard, U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-5) had only 2 of 21 votes align with ACLU positions. This gives her a rating of only 9%. While not surprising, this is a really telling number. To see how she and other Indiana members of Congress voted on bills compared to the ACLU position, visit ACLU… ## [Time Off For Rest, Reflection, and Regrounding](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/08/17/time-off-for-rest-reflection-and-regrounding/) _2026-08-17 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ I’ve written before about taking breaks like this, it’s practically a tradition here at this point.\* But this one feels a little different. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how I spend my time, and where my energy goes. tl;dr I need time to rest, reflect, and reground. So, I’m stepping back from social \[…\] ## [Five Years of Data is a Gift](https://rogerrenteria.substack.com/p/five-years-of-data-is-a-gift) _2026-08-17 · Roger Renteria · Roger Renteria_ And we have the ability to change for the better! ## [Principles, not parties](https://garymcgath.com/principles-not-parties/) _2026-08-17 · Gary McGath · Gary McGath_ It’s easy to get depressed as the elections come closer. Some of us hoped the Democrats would recognize a golden opportunity to unite the country against a corrupt, dishonest, and brutal administration. Instead, they seem to think voters are desperate enough to vote against Republicans no matter how outrageous their opponents’ policies are. This will \[…\] ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mgWxOfdzIRRQ) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Roll Over and Die is a Roll Down a Rocky Hill](https://www.japanpowered.com/anime-articles/roll-over-and-die) _2026-08-16 · Chris · Japan Powered_ Roll Over and Die caught my attention at least initially with its 1980s fantasy feel. It s a straight pulpy dark fantasy dealing with a female protagonist chasing after the tormented scarred damsel in distress instead of the usual male savior doing the deed. I like pulpy fantasy slock. Slock, by the way, means drench or gulp. Slock stories are designed to gulp down and to quench boredom. If you… ## [AI Chatbots as Companions: Overview, Uses, and Considerations for Congress (New Report From the Congressional Research Service)](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/15/ai-chatbots-as-companions-overview-uses-and-considerations-for-congress-new-report-from-the-congressional-research-service/) _2026-08-15 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ From the Introduction to the Report (R49189): A chatbot is an application or a program that simulates human conversation by generating responses to user prompts. While chatbots1 have existed for approximately 60 years, technical advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have expanded their uses over the last 10 years from customer service to emotional support. This has \[…\] The post AI Chatbots as… ## [I’m AI-generated. Can You See My Watermark?](https://infophilia.substack.com/p/im-ai-generated-can-you-see-my-watermark) _2026-08-15 · Anita S. Coleman · Infophilia, A Positive Psychology of Information_ How AI Watermarking Hides in Plain Sight ## [Fannie Farmer: Boston’s Cooking Icon](https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/fannie-farmer-bostons-cooking-icon/) _2026-08-14 · AleaS · Boston Public Library_ Before Martha Stewart and Ina Garten, there was Fannie Farmer. Her eponymous work has been part of New England cookery for 130 years (and counting). Learn more about her in this blog post by Alea Stokes, Programming & Outreach Librarian. ## [Acquisitions: Belmont University Acquires Johnny Cash’s Archives](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/14/music-belmont-university-acquires-johnny-cashs-archives/) _2026-08-14 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ From Music Connection: Johnny Cash is one of the most important, influential, and respected artists in the history of recorded music. And now a collection of his personal archives will find its permanent home at Belmont University, representing a historic partnership among the Cash family, the John R. Cash Revocable Trust and Belmont. The collection \[…\] The post Acquisitions: Belmont University… ## [Burnout and Psychological Safety: Intertwined Challenges in Library Management in Librarianship Beyond the Textbook](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/08/14/burnout-and-psychological-safety-intertwined-challenges-in-library-management-in-librarianship-beyond-the-textbook/) _2026-08-14 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ I m thrilled to share that I contributed a chapter, Burnout and Psychological Safety: Intertwined Challenges in Library Management: in Librarianship Beyond the Textbook: A Practical Guide for Real-World Challenges, edited by Nay Keppler. Libraries are multifaceted and constantly changing. Every public, academic, school, and special library has its own unique needs in addition to the \[ \] ## [County Clerks: Come for the Reform, Stay for the Irony](https://www.hamcodemsin.org/post/from-reform-to-irony-county-clerks) _2026-08-14 · Rahiwa Mary Tezera · Hamilton County Democratic Party_ How can you ask someone to choose sides, then expect them to be neutral? That’s exactly what’s happening with clerks today. There’s no “Republican way” to file a lawsuit. No “Democratic way” to issue a marriage license. Yet these administrative roles run along party lines. The irony is deep! A system built to ensure neutrality and accountability has instead dragged neutral offices into… ## [Visiting America’s first public library](https://garymcgath.com/visiting-first-public-library/) _2026-08-14 · Gary McGath · Gary McGath_ I always enjoy visiting a library I haven t seen before. The one I visited on August 13 says it s the oldest public library in the USA, and it doesn t seem to have any serious challengers. Its story has interesting parallels to the founding of Harvard College s library. The town in one case and the college \[ \] ## [The Literature of Gratitude](https://infophilia.substack.com/p/the-literature-of-gratitude) _2026-08-14 · Anita S. Coleman · Infophilia, A Positive Psychology of Information_ Festschriften, memory, and finding LIS scholarship: a working bibliography of 166 LIS festschriften and an invitation to help recover this literature. ## [IBD Publishes Profile of OverDrive Founder and Chairman, Steve Potash](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/13/ibd-publishes-profile-of-overdrive-founder-steve-potash/) _2026-08-13 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ From Investor’s Business Daily (IBD): or IBD via MSN Steve Potash was fed up with shuffling forms and documents when he began his career as a lawyer. So he developed technology to do the job for him. “When I started my law practice, I had to produce so much paperwork,” recalled Potash, founder of OverDrive, the largest \[…\] The post IBD Publishes Profile of OverDrive Founder and Chairman, Steve… ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fC5h8geYkIKC) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Outputs From MIT’s Working Group on Scholarly Content and Generative AI Now Available](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/12/outputs-from-mits-working-group-on-scholarly-content-and-generative-ai-now-available/) _2026-08-13 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ From a MIT Blog Post by Anantha P. Chandrakasan, Provost & Ian A. Waitz, Vice President for Research: We write today to share the outputs of the Working Group on Scholarly Content and Generative AI, which was co-chaired by Chris Bourg, MIT Libraries Director, and Claire Schneider, Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel \[…\] The post Outputs From MIT’s Working Group on Scholarly Content and… ## [Journal Article: “Academic Search Literacy in the Age of Generative AI: A Conceptual Framework For Navigating the Search-Language Ecology”](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/12/journal-article-academic-search-literacy-in-the-age-of-generative-ai-a-conceptual-framework-for-navigating-the-search-language-ecology/) _2026-08-12 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ The article linked below (abstract, intro, snippets only; full-text paywalled) was recently published by The Journal of Academic Librarianship. Title Academic Search Literacy In The Age Of Generative Ai: A Conceptual Framework For Navigating the Search-Language Ecology Authors Chao Cai Purdue University , Jane K. Yatcilla Purdue University Source The Journal of Academic Librarianship Volume \[…\]… ## [ACPL’s Rolland Center Explores Lincoln's Legacy with New Exhibit and Virtual Program](https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/post/acpl-s-rolland-center-explores-lincoln-s-legacy-with-new-exhibit-and-virtual-program) _2026-08-12 · amichael-keller · ACPL Studio_ The Allen County Public Library's Rolland Center for Lincoln Research invites the community to explore the lasting impact of Abraham Lincoln through a new temporary exhibit and the latest installment of its popular “Lincoln at the Library” virtual lecture series this August. Opening August 12, the free temporary exhibit “Carrying Lincoln's Legacy” examines the life of Robert Todd Lincoln, the… ## [Book discussion: Taking Funny Music Seriously](https://garymcgath.com/taking-funny-music-seriously/) _2026-08-12 · Gary McGath · Gary McGath_ An earlier version of this review is posted on my LibraryThing account. I came across Taking Funny Music Seriously on Hoopla while doing research on P.D.Q. Bach. Half of a chapter is about P.D.Q., and it told me some things I hadn t known, so it was worth it right there. It also has a lot \[ \] ## [HamCo Dems Chair Calls on Election Boards To Not Be Used For Partisan Games and Individual Gain](https://www.hamcodemsin.org/post/hamilton-county-democratic-chair-calls-on-election-boards-to-not-be-used-for-partisan-games-and-indi) _2026-08-11 · HamCo Dems · Hamilton County Democratic Party_ On August 4, 2026, the Chair of the Hamilton County Republican Party, Mario Massillimany, represented a client in front of the Hamilton County Election Board. The Election Board was deciding whether to refer Mr. Massillimany’s client to the prosecutor for potential criminal charges. ## [Saving Democracy, One Poll Worker at a Time](https://www.hamcodemsin.org/post/saving-democracy-one-poll-worker-at-a-time) _2026-08-11 · Sarah VanBokkelen · Hamilton County Democratic Party_ Here in Hamilton County, we’ve just received final confirmation of polling locations and early voting dates, which means now comes the fun part: getting you registered. Ready. Set. Let’s work the polls! ## [Why is it Political? The Sheriff's Edition](https://www.hamcodemsin.org/post/why-is-it-political-the-sheriff-s-edition) _2026-08-10 · Rahiwa Mary Tezera · Hamilton County Democratic Party_ Our running series from Intern Mary, as she learns why some offices are political, what they actually do, and why it matters that we know. Why is this an elected office? Why does it matter? Wait… we vote for that? Mary’s asking the questions and sharing what she learns along the way. So many offices. So many whys! ## [Two To-Do Tuesday: Indiana Wetlands and HSE Referendum](https://www.hamcodemsin.org/post/two-to-do-tuesday-indiana-wetlands-and-hse-referendum) _2026-08-10 · Fishers Dems · Hamilton County Democratic Party_ Share the News $109 Million Dedicated Wetland Protection Funds Unused Indiana's Department of Natural Resources has taken in at least $109 million in wetlands payments from landowners, but many projects supposed to offset disruption have stalled. Several local lawmakers, including State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-20) and US Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-5), have prioritized federal deregulation to accelerate… ## [Rest, Resilience, and Regrounding: Reflections from the COSLA CE Coordinators Workshop](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/08/10/rest-resilience-and-regrounding-reflections-from-the-cosla-ce-coordinators-workshop/) _2026-08-10 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ Last week I had the privilege of facilitating Rest, Resilience, and Regrounding for the Continuing Education Coordinators of COSLA (the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies). I m still riding the good energy from it, so I wanted to share a few reflections here. I forgot how much I enjoy doing this work in person. Since \[ \] ## [Music discussion on Leaflet](https://garymcgath.com/music-discussion-on-leaflet/) _2026-08-10 · Gary McGath · Gary McGath_ I ve started a new publication on Leaflet, focused on music in all the ways it interests me. Leaflet is part of the Atmosphere network, about which I have mixed thoughts. It puts a bunch of different services under one account, sort of like Google. For now I m treating this publication as an extension of my \[ \] ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/W7z38VSvT8ES) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [A Librarian’s Preservation Tips for Physical Media Collectors](https://www.japanpowered.com/otaku-culture/manga-video-games-preservation-tips) _2026-08-09 · Chris · Japan Powered_ Have you always wondered why public libraries leave so much space behind books? Or why everything is vertically stored instead of horizontally stored? Or maybe why archives are chilly? In a word: preservation. Books and Manga If you have a large physical collection of manga, anime, movies, or video game, I ve got tips for you from my experience as a librarian! Let s start with how you display your… ## [Does the Center Hold?](https://infophilia.substack.com/p/does-the-center-hold) _2026-08-08 · Anita S. Coleman · Infophilia, A Positive Psychology of Information_ Revising the 2016 ALISE Research Taxonomy to 126 descriptors across nine areas — and what "distributed coherence" means for how LIS holds together as a field. ## [It's official: the '90s are vintage](https://neenotchka.substack.com/p/its-official-the-90s-are-vintage) _2026-08-06 · Nina Kentsis · Nina Writes Novels :: Nina Kentsis_ As if. ## [ACPL Celebrates National Book Lovers Day with a Little – No, a LOT of - Romance](https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/post/acpl-celebrates-national-book-lovers-day-with-a-little-no-a-lot-of-romance) _2026-08-06 · amichael-keller · ACPL Studio_ Some people are looking for love in all the wrong places. At the Allen County Public Library, they’re finding it right on the shelves. In honor of National Book Lovers Day on Aug. 9, the ACPL is celebrating one of its most popular collections: romance novels. From slow burns and second chances to cowboys, vampires, hockey players, and happily-ever-afters, the library’s romance collection has… ## [A P.D.Q. Bach discovery](https://garymcgath.com/p-d-q-bach-discovery/) _2026-08-06 · Gary McGath · Gary McGath_ I ve put up a video on YouTube of a P.D.Q. Bach piece which perhaps no one had heard in years. It s Two and a Half Variations on In Dulce Jubilo. Peter Schickele s website lists the piece and says it was performed on the December 23, 2000 episode of A Prairie Home Companion. I couldn t find \[ \] ## [Get Ready to Vote: Information for the 2026 Massachusetts State Elections](https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/get-ready-to-vote-information-for-the-2026-massachusetts-state-elections/) _2026-08-05 · EricaH · Boston Public Library_ The Massachusetts State Primary and Massachusetts State Election are quickly approaching. In this blog post, find a roundup of voting resources and Boston Public Library election-related programs. Be an informed and empowered voter this 2026 election season. ## [Queer Lit Review: August 2026](https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/queer-lit-review-august-2026/) _2026-08-04 · JordanD · Boston Public Library_ Welcome to the hazy days of summer with our August reviews! This month, we have a young person fighting monsters while figuring out who she is, a trans lesbian meeting her werewolf mate, and a young woman born into slavery on a starship. These books may be available in other formats or languages. Check our catalog for availability. ## [ThriveLib 2026 is One Week Away; Get Your Ticket!](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/08/04/thrivelib-2026-is-one-week-away-get-your-ticket/) _2026-08-04 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ I didn t post a lot about ThriveLib here this year in an effort to keep it separate from the rest of my work, but we re one week away, and I don t think I ve shared it at all, so here it goes! ThriveLib 2026 runs August 11-13, all virtual, and this year s theme is Reimagining Library \[ \] ## [Two To-Do Tuesday: Closed Primaries and "Chalk It Up"](https://www.hamcodemsin.org/post/two-to-do-tuesday-closed-primaries-and-chalk-it-up) _2026-08-03 · Fishers Dems · Hamilton County Democratic Party_ Share the News Indiana Recount Commission Votes Against Subpoenas for Senate District 23 Voters Did you know... Indiana state law notes that in order to vote in a party's primary, the voter is required to have voted for a majority of that party's candidates in the last general election. Requests for recounts from the May primary election were submitted based on this law. The most contentious… ## [Two To-Do Tuesday: Voter Registration and Fair Redistricting](https://www.hamcodemsin.org/post/two-to-do-tuesday-voter-registration-and-fair-redistricting) _2026-08-03 · Fishers Dems · Hamilton County Democratic Party_ Action Items October 5th Deadline to Register to Vote in the November General Election Although November seems a long way off, it is sneaking up on us quickly! Now is the time to mobilize and make sure your voter registration is in order. Let friends and family know that the deadline to register to vote in November's general election is October 5th. Check your voter status every couple of weeks… ## [The hidden secret of digital music](https://garymcgath.com/hidden-secret-digital-music/) _2026-08-03 · Gary McGath · Gary McGath_ Last weekend I came across a YouTube video on a resurgence in CD sales. It made me realize how many people are unaware of any part of the music business outside streaming. The commentator talks about CDs as having the appeal of no subscription, no registration, buy it one time, play it forever. There s a \[ \] ## [Akane-banashi Brings Cultural Enrichment to Anime Watchers](https://www.japanpowered.com/anime-articles/akane-banashi) _2026-08-02 · Chris · Japan Powered_ My first introduction to rakugo was through Katsura Sunshine, a Canadian rakugoka who performs in English. Rakugo is a form of Japanese comedy where a single performer plays all the characters, relying only on a paper fan and a small cloth for props. The storyteller remains seated in the seiza position (legs folded under under the thighs with the butt resting on the heels). Rakugo has a repertoire… ## [For The People Newsletter Vol. XLII](https://librariesforthepeople.substack.com/p/for-the-people-newsletter-vol-xlii) _2026-08-01 · For The People Libraries · For The People: A Leftist Library Project_ For everyone working to strengthen and expand public libraries ## [Gemini Spark](https://infophilia.substack.com/p/gemini-spark) _2026-08-01 · Anita S. Coleman · Infophilia, A Positive Psychology of Information_ An Information Story ## [The Signers of Massachusetts](https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-signers-of-massachusetts/) _2026-07-31 · JessyW · Boston Public Library_ Learn about nine signers of the Declaration of Independence born in Massachusetts, presented in the order in which they signed. ## [Where do atheists in America stand?](https://garymcgath.com/where-atheists-america-stand/) _2026-07-31 · Gary McGath · Gary McGath_ Atheists in modern America enjoy a high level of religious freedom. In New England, where I live, we also enjoy a good level of acceptance. I don t encounter hostility for being an atheist. Once the Eagle Tribune in Massachusetts mentioned on its front page that I am one; no one minded. But conditions can change, \[ \] ## [ACPL’s Aboite Branch Partners with Local Girl Scouts for Community Hygiene Drive](https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/post/acpl-s-aboite-branch-partners-with-local-girl-scouts-for-community-hygiene-drive) _2026-07-30 · amichael-keller · ACPL Studio_ The Allen County Public Library's Aboite Branch is partnering with two local Girl Scouts to host a community hygiene drive benefiting area families in need. The donation drive will run through August 15, collecting essential personal care items that will be assembled into hygiene kits and distributed to local food pantries. Community members are invited to donate new, unopened hygiene products… ## [Announcing: The Public Librarian’s Guide to Answering Health Questions](https://librarianbyday.net/2026/07/29/announcing-the-public-librarians-guide-to-answering-health-questions/) _2026-07-29 · Bobbi L. Newman · Bobbi L. Newman_ I m thrilled to share that the new book, The Public Librarian s Guide to Answering Health Questions, co-written with Carolyn Martin, is here! It usually starts small. A patron walks up to the desk with a simple question. Maybe they just got a diagnosis and want to understand it better. Maybe they re trying to make sense \[ \] ## [ACPL and Blessings in a Backpack Hold End of Summer Backpack Giveaway](https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/post/acpl-and-blessings-in-a-backpack-hold-end-of-summer-backpack-giveaway-1) _2026-07-29 · amichael-keller · ACPL Studio_ The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) and Blessings in a Backpack will host a special Backpack Giveaway on Friday, July 31, to mark the final day of an impactful summer initiative to combat childhood hunger and promote literacy across Allen County. Beginning at 10 a.m., children and families are invited to stop by the Georgetown, Hessen Cassel, Little Turtle, Pontiac, Shawnee, Tecumseh, and… ## [Good news on FedEx dispute](https://garymcgath.com/good-news-fedex/) _2026-07-28 · Gary McGath · Gary McGath_ FedEx has cancelled the bizarre customs charge for a book that I purchased. I ve updated my earlier post.