In 2022, The American Library Association documented 1,269 requests to remove books from libraries across the United States – the most the organization ever recorded.

Starting this fall, you’ll receive automatic email notifications when your child checks out a book.

A local public library is setting the record straight following continuing controversy over a display.

ROANOKE, Va. – A brand new e-library is officially open in Southwest Roanoke. On Monday, Roanoke City officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Crystal Spring e-Branch. The new Crystal Spring e-Branch opened on Monday. (WSLS)It’s located at the corner of Crystal Spring Ave and 23rd Street SW across from the U.S. Post Office. “This is just a very positive addition to round out South Roanoke as a great place to live,” said Barbara Duerk, the president of Neighbors in South Roanoke.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Here’s one way you can express your love and appreciation for our servicemen and women. Bedford Public Libraries are collecting Valentines for Veterans this yearYou can either make something from scratch at home or pick up supplies at one of the libraries. Bedford County collects 'Valentines for Vets' (Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) “This year, because of COVID, we’ve made these little packets that we are going to hand out. The cards will be delivered to the Salem VA Medical Center and you have until Monday, Feb. 8, to drop off the cards at one of the six branches.

ROANOKE, Va. – The weather was gloomy across the Roanoke Valley on Saturday, but children in Northwest Roanoke still found a way to have fun outside. Roanoke Public Libraries hosted its annual Melrose Fall Festival Saturday afternoon. The event took place outside of its Melrose branch since all Roanoke libraries are still mostly closed to visitors. The festival also showcased the Kiwanis playground next to the library, which opened less than two months ago. Cox believes the library and the playground combine to make an essential outlet for kids, especially during COVID-19 and virtual classes.

Access to digital books is so simple, but there’s something unique about physically holding a book when you’re reading, isn’t there?

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