# public libraries (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover public libraries. Page: Feed: --- ## [Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies](https://secondwavemedia.com/rx-kids-expansion-to-60-michigan-communities-is-balancing-family-budgets-and-birthing-healthier-babies/) _2026-08-20 · Brianna Nargiso · Second Wave_ The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country. ## [River’s Edge Apartments expected to help relieve demand for housing](https://secondwavemedia.com/rivers-edge-apartments-expected-to-help-relieve-demand-for-housing/) _2026-08-19 · Mark Wedel · Second Wave_ This is one of the largest projects to date that Kalamazoo County has contributed to. ## [Mental Health millage means help for more people — and a healthier community](https://secondwavemedia.com/mental-health-millage-means-help-for-more-people-and-a-healthier-community/) _2026-08-19 · Lee Van Roth · Second Wave_ In Washtenaw County, adults served by community mental health increased 147%, and youths served 104%. ## [Kalamazoo’s first Black Pride celebrates visibility, history, and queer Black joy](https://secondwavemedia.com/kalamazoos-first-black-pride-celebrates-queer-black-joy-visibility-and-history/) _2026-08-18 · Casey Grooten · Second Wave_ Kalamazoo’s inaugural Black Pride Festival aims to uplift queer Black voices, honor LGBTQ+ history and create a joyful space for community and belonging. ## [St. Joseph County law enforcement, mental health professionals team up to divert people from jail](https://secondwavemedia.com/st-joseph-county-law-enforcement-mental-health-professionals-team-up-to-divert-people-from-jail/) _2026-08-17 · Jane Parikh · Second Wave_ In St. Joseph County, law enforcement and mental health professionals are working together to keep people from jail, connect them with treatment, and address the underlying challenges. ## [Mental health crisis care without an ER wait](https://secondwavemedia.com/mental-health-crisis-care-without-an-er-wait/) _2026-08-17 · Jaishree Drepaul · Second Wave_ Mental health urgent cares and crisis stabilization units provide immediate access to mental health services. ## [Homeless encampment forces Kalamazoo to once again ask: What can be done?](https://secondwavemedia.com/homeless-encampment-forces-kalamazoo-to-once-again-ask-what-can-be-done/) _2026-08-15 · Al Jones · Second Wave_ Citing concerns for sanitation and safety the City took action on Thursday, ordering the removal of all the tents and for sidewalks to be cleared. ## [How public libraries instill literacy in littles](https://secondwavemedia.com/our-public-libraries-promote-literacy-at-an-early-age-to-create-readers-for-life/) _2026-08-12 · Estelle Slootmaker · Second Wave_ Libraries' children’s programming builds kindergarten readiness and a lifelong love for reading. ## [The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection](https://secondwavemedia.com/the-farm-bill-snap-and-the-childcare-connection-2/) _2026-08-12 · Brianna Nargiso · Second Wave_ SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare. ## [Elbows up, hearts open: One Kalamazooan’s ride across a bridge built to connect](https://secondwavemedia.com/elbows-up-hearts-open-one-kalamazooans-ride-across-a-bridge-built-to-connect/) _2026-08-12 · Mark Wedel · Second Wave_ Kalamazooan Mark Wedel bikes the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, discovering history and connection as he pedals across the border from Detroit to Canada. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hn8gbgAijmge) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [How a Kalamazoo startup is using AI to rethink the way students take tests](https://secondwavemedia.com/how-a-kalamazoo-startup-is-using-ai-to-rethink-the-way-students-take-tests/) _2026-08-11 · Al Jones · Second Wave_ A Kalamazoo startup's AI-powered platform delivers instant test feedback, helping teachers save time and personalize learning.