News
June 7, 2013 |
| Simi Library Names New Director |
| Moorpark City Library Director Heather Cousin has been chosen to head the Simi Valley Library, which will reopen to the public July 1 after a two-week closure. Gabrielle Moreira/Simi Valley Acorn |
June 4, 2013 |
| Friends and WSB Join in library project |
| Western State Bank of Garden City has accepted a challenge from the Friends of the Finney County Public Library to help fund the library's Nature Explore Classroom. Each organization will contribute $5,000 making a combined grant to the project of $10,000. The Garden City Telegram |
June 3, 2013 |
| Library Holds Groundbreaking on New Outdoor Classroom Project |
| The Finney County Public Library held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday afternoon at the future site of the Nature Explore classroom being installed on the northwest corner of the library's lot. Angie Haflich/Garden City Telegram |
May 29, 2013 |
| Local Library Offers Wide Variety of Vacation Programs for All |
| In order to help retain what students have learned over the school year, educators encourage parents to get children involved in summer programs. Rachael Gray / THe Garden City Telegram |
April 24, 2013 |
| Simi Library to Close for Renovations in June |
| The Simi Valley Library is scheduled to close for two weeks in June for renovations before its July 1 reopening.
Mike Harris / Ventura County Star |
April 22, 2013 |
| Twelve Simi Library Employees Rehired by Private Company |
| Twelve Simi Valley Library employees have been hired by the private company that will start running the facility July 1, the firm said in a letter made public Friday. Mike Harris / Ventura County Star |
April 8, 2013 |
| CITY OF MILLINGTON EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH LSSI TO OPERATE MILLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY |
| Millington, TN –The City of Millington has unequivocally passed a vote of confidence for the coming year to continue the contract with Library Systems & Services, LLC (LSSI) for the day-to-day operation of the Millington Public Library. |
February 28, 2013 |
| City of Simi Valley Signs Contract with LSSI to Operate Municipal PUblic Library |
| Simi Valley, CA –The City of Simi Valley has entered into a contract with Library Systems &
Services, LLC (LSSI) for the transition and day-to-day operation of the Simi Valley Public Library. LSSI |
January 2, 2013 |
| Palmdale City Library Now Open Seven Days, Longer Hours for 2013 |
| PALMDALE – The Palmdale City Library has announced its new hours of operation for 2013, which will increase both the number of days and the total number of hours that its services will be available.
Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 2 the Palmdale City Library’s hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday, from 10 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm; and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Communications Department / City of Palmdale |
December 6, 2012 |
| City of Palmdale Votes In Favor Of Public-Private Partnership |
| PALMDALE, CA – On December 5, the Palmdale City Council voted 5-0 in favor of awarding a contract to
Library Systems & Services, LLC (LSSI) to operate the Palmdale City Library. Under the public-private
partnership agreement, the library will remain in the public trust, managed by the City of Palmdale and
operated by LSSI. LSSI |
September 17, 2012 |
| CAMARILLO LIBRARY PLANS TO EXPAND BUSINESS COLLECTION WITH $2.8 MILLION BEQUEST |
| The Camarillo Public Library plans to use a multimillion-dollar bequest from a local citrus farmer to expand its collection of business books, digital media and other materials.
Jennifer Letzer/Ventura County Star |
April 26, 2012 |
| Public-Private Partnership is Paying Dividends |
| A bold, ground-breaking partnership with a private company to operate the Osceola Library System passed its 100-day mark Sunday (April 15) and is already leading to reduced costs, a flow of new books and more access for all residents. John Quinones / Around Osceola |
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