The High Plains Library District has found a way to not only get teens to the libraries on the weekend, but to have them voluntarily trap themselves inside.The library district has parlayed the recent ...

This year, from Oct. 14 through the 17th, I will be attending the Pennsylvania Library Association (“PALA”) Conference in Harrisburg. PALA, which is a statewide association for librarians, holds this ...

Sometime during the last few years, you’ve probably heard the buzzwords “escape room.” But, what actually is an escape room and how did they come to be such a popular pastime? Here’s a brief rundown ...

Each December, the Children’s Department transforms the story-time room at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch into a Christmas-themed escape room. This year’s theme is “Surf’s Up, Santa!” and ...

If you’ve resolved to read more in 2026, the Rock Island Public Library offers some fun encouragement and a chance to escape ...