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The fate of the largest library in Bradford County, Pennsylvania is in the hands of three county commissioners. Some of the commissioners initially wanted to close the library due to its cost to the county.

The free, local fruits and vegetables come from the library’s new Farm to Library program. The idea is to familiarize local kids and families with fresh produce.

The funds will go toward projects ranging from new air conditioning systems to improved community spaces and accessibility features.

A lot has changed since the Four Counties Public Library hit the road in its bookmobile in 1963. For the small communities along its route, the mobile library plays a vital role.

"Genuinely, I do believe that the death, the bullying, all that could have been prevented," said AJ Wilt, a student at Union-Endicott High School.

The library is piloting a peer counseling program focused on mental health.

“It's an effort to say, ‘What are the actual needs that we're seeing in the community, and what are innovative ways that we can address them?’”

NAME: Jodi MoscatoEMAIL: Moscatoj@Binghamtonschools.orgTWITTER: @IhnoticJSCHOOL/ORGANIZATION: MacArthur Elementary School, Binghamton City School…

Ping-pong, video games, a music studio. Libraries have been changing for several years, offering electronic books and other technology. However, they’re also changing to become more accessible, offering young people a safe place to explore and nurture skills needed for today’s economy.

WSKG Public Media is proud to profile local teaching librarian and American Graduate Champion Lonna Pierce. Lonna started the Eleanor Henricks Countywide…