2/22/24: After almost half a year, library in Southern Adirondacks is set to reopen

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English - February 22, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 9.41 MB - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
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(Feb 22, 2024) A public library in the town of Lake Luzerne is set to reopen next week, after almost half a year of being closed. The local community erupted with controversy last spring after the library invited a drag queen to come read books to kids. Last September, the librarian resigned. Now, five months later, the library has finally hired a new manager. Also: We hear from the DeKalb town historian about Black History in St. Lawrence County.