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	JPL in the News News By Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 JPL Annual Reports 2005 61 libraries selected for traveling exhibition about women in medicine [American Library Association, 2005] Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians Exhibition Itinerary [American Library Association, 2005] Clarification (Re: Why showers in library?) [Florida Times-Union, December 21, 2005] One Maxville helps another keep warm [Florida Times-Union, December 10, 2005] Christmas stalls Peterbrooke talks [Financial News & Daily Record, December 5, 2005] Jenkins resumes efforts to landmark library [Financial News & Daily Record, December 5, 2005] Atkins, JEDC differ over collapse of deal [Florida Times-Union, December 1, 2005] JEDC must follow its own bidding process on library [Florida Times-Union, December 1, 2005] Peterbrooke next up for library site [Florida Times-Union, November 30, 2005] Atkins withdraws offer for Haydon Burns Library [Florida Times-Union, November 29, 2005] LaVilla at the library at lunchtime [Financial News & Daily Record, November 23, 2005] City Notes (Seventh bullet) - Bookmobile news [Financial News & Daily Record, November 23, 2005] $450 chairs increased new Library's inflated budget [FOX 30 WAWS, November 22, 2005] Main Library [WJXT-TV4 News4Jax.com, November 17, 2005] Library bustling through first week [Financial News & Daily Record, November 17, 2005] A GRAND OPENING: Thousands flock to the new public library's first-day festivities [Florida Times-Union, November 13, 2005] LIBRARIES: A cathedral of books [Florida Times-Union, November 12, 2005] More than a library [Downtown This Week, November 2005] Library opens [Downtown This Week, November 2005] New Library’s 1st Week [Downtown This Week, November 2005] Long overdue library features marble, majesty - a map room [Jacksonville Business Journal, October 28, 2005] Finishing Touches Going On New Downtown Library [WJXT-TV4 News4Jax.com, October 25, 2005] 20 library systems selected for“Investor Education @ your library®” [American Library Association, October 25, 2005] LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Library cuts will have consequences [Financial News & Daily Record, October 12, 2005] Public library hours will change starting today [Florida Times-Union, October 1, 2005] Now young readers can go west [Florida Times-Union, October 1, 2005] Special books for special folks [Financial News & Daily Record, September 30, 2005] Atkins ready to move forward with condominium plans [Financial News & Daily Record, September 30, 2005] LAW & DISORDER: Groping case revisited [Florida Times-Union, September 29, 2005] LAW & DISORDER: Man, 37, charged in library gropings [Florida Times-Union, September 28, 2005] Man Accused Of Groping Teenage Girls At Library [WJXT-TV4 News4Jax.com, September 28, 2005] Police seek groper at library branch [Florida Times-Union, September 27, 2005] Center for Adult Learning staff strives to help overcome illiteracy [Florida Times-Union, September 23, 2005] Hemming vendors looking forward to library opening [Financial News & Daily Record, September 15, 2005] Landscaping coming in [Financial News & Daily Record, September 14, 2005] Community Calendar (Announcements) [Florida Times-Union, September 9, 2005] Anniversary party for Better Jax, new Main Library Tour [Financial News & Daily Record, September 9, 2005] Panel rejects library's landmark status [Florida Times-Union, September 9, 2005] New library shows off its future potential [Florida Times-Union, September 9, 2005] City officials put the locks on Haydon Burns [Financial News & Daily Record, September 7, 2005] CITY NOTES: Cable settlement fuels Bookmobile for another year [Florida Times-Union, September 4, 2005] Haydon Burns library closes to make way for new building [Florida Times-Union, September 3, 2005] Closing the book on Haydon Burns [Downtown This Week, September 2005] Restaurateurs hope for business surge from library [Downtown This Week, September 2005] Officials celebrate BJP at the new library [Downtown This Week, September 2005] Maxville embraces its library [Florida Times-Union, August 31, 2005] New library, biggest on the Westside, opening [Florida Times-Union, August 24, 2005] ‘Life of Pi’ is Jax Reads’ community book [Florida Times-Union, August 24, 2005] Remembering the city's first 2 libraries[Florida Times-Union, August 24, 2005] Duval students to benefit from free electronic library [Financial News & Daily Record, August 19, 2005] Library chiller line fix could cost $1 million [Florida Times-Union, August 18, 2005] Team effort brings children's book to life [Florida Times-Union, August 17, 2005] Weeklong bash for new library opening [Financial News & Daily Record, August 16, 2005] COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK: Southeast branch library to debut its expansion [Florida Times-Union, August 16, 2005] A new appointment could help bridge library panels’ gap [Florida Times-Union, August 16, 2005] Library staffers complete leadership program [Florida Times-Union, August 13, 2005] "It’s finished, it’s beautiful and it was worth waiting for" [Florida Times-Union, August 13, 2005] New library is just what second-grader says she needed to meet reading goal [Florida Times-Union, August 13, 2005] City Notes [Financial News & Daily Record, August 12, 2005] OLD LIBRARY: Stay the course [Florida Times-Union, August 11, 2005] Library’s biggest move coming next month [Financial News & Daily Record, August 9, 2005] A preview of what’s to come [Financial News & Daily Record, August 4, 2005] Around the bend: Mayor leading South Mandarin branch library dedication [Florida Times-Union, August 6, 2005] Library employee won big on ‘Jeopardy!’ [Downtown This Week, August 2005] Parties, activities to mark new library opening[Downtown This Week, August 2005] Library looking good [Downtown This Week, August 2005] Gubbin gives library the hard sell [Downtown This Week, August 2005] Jax Reads promotes ‘Life of Pi’ [Downtown This Week, August 2005] Harry Happenings [Florida Times-Union, July 10, 2005] Library too young to be historic [Florida Times-Union, July 31, 2005] Week in Review: July 25 to July 29: Library cannot be landmark because it's not old enough [Florida Times-Union, July 31, 2005] Main Library offers wealth of data for those researching their genealogy [Florida Times-Union, July 30, 2005] Trying to save the Haydon Burns [Financial News & Daily Record, July 27, 2005] Haydon Burns Library a city landmark? [Florida Times-Union, July 23, 2005] In speech, Peyton doesn't focus on budget [Florida Times-Union, July 23, 2005] New library has big crowd in first month [Florida Times-Union, July 23, 2005] Historical designation could save library [Financial News & Daily Record, July 20, 2005] Diversity big deal for library director [Florida Times-Union, July 18, 2005] Highlands library opens in grand style [Florida Times-Union, July 16, 2005] Peyton suggests end to 171 city positions [Florida Times-Union, July 15, 2005] Jenkins will push for Peterbrooke [Financial News & Daily Record, July 15, 2005] Consultant urges City lot for Bay Street [Financial News & Daily Record, July 14, 2005] City Notes [Financial News & Daily Record, July 14, 2005] Beach coffee house to operate Main Library cafe [Financial News & Daily Record, July 12, 2005] ‘Chiller Plant’ Does Not Work, Causes Pipes To Burst [WJXT-TV4 News4Jax.com, July 11, 2005] Spending for projects tapers off [Florida Times-Union, July 10, 2005] No chocolate downtown: Pricey condos, retail replacing library [Florida Times-Union, July 9, 2005] Atkins Group recommended for library redevelopment [Florida Times-Union, July 8, 2005] Green it up [Financial News & Daily Record, July 8, 2005] The Future Of Downtown's Old Library [First Coast News, July 8, 2005] City Notes [Financial News & Daily Record, July 4, 2005] LIBRARY: Painfully slow [Florida Times-Union, July 3, 2005] City Notes [Financial News & Daily Record, July 1, 2005] Library's century plant lives 40 years [Downtown This Week, July 2005] LAW & DISORDER: Woman dies of injuries in library accident [Florida Times-Union, June 30, 2005] Woman injured in library construction accident [Florida Times-Union, June 25, 2005] VOICES: Adults can play 'Reading Bingo' at Jacksonville library this summer [Florida Times-Union, June 25, 2005] Library hours have begun [Florida Times-Union, June 25, 2005] Friends of Library laud instigator of Neptune site [Florida Times-Union, June 22, 2005] Teen learns about her past through mother's writings [Florida Times-Union, June 22, 2005] Library promos win awards [Florida Times-Union, June 22, 2005] 3 entering 'new race' for library [Florida Times-Union, June 18, 2005] Finally! Library opens today [Florida Times-Union, June 18, 2005] Peterbrooke's offer tempts [Florida Times-Union, June 17, 2005] CITY NOTES: A parks director no more, but he stays as forester [Florida Times-Union, June 12, 2005] A river of copper runs through it [Florida Times-Union, June 11, 2005] Library is latest casualty of budget cuts [Florida Times-Union, June 10, 2005] Main Library's opening date delayed again; now it's Nov. 10 [Florida Times-Union, June 7, 2005] New Downtown Library Delayed Until November [First Coast News, June 7, 2005] This public art was meant to be walked on; go ahead, it's OK [Florida Times-Union, June 4, 2005] Two lanes on Laura [Financial News & Daily Record, June 2, 2005] JEDC postpones library decision [Florida Times-Union, June 1, 2005] Laura Street block will become two-way [Downtown This Week, June 2005] Peyton seeks different pension support [Florida Times-Union, May 31, 2005] Pioneer public library at 100 [Florida Times-Union, May 29, 2005] VOICES: Jacksonville Public Library [Florida Times-Union, May 28, 2005] Library, foundation at odds on spending [Florida Times-Union, May 23, 2005] AROUND THE BEND: Jewish Center kids have a surprise reader: Mayor Peyton [Florida Times-Union, May 18, 2005] Students design winning bookmarks [Florida Times-Union, May 18, 2005] Peterbrooke Chocolatier to franchise its brand [MSNBC News, May 15, 2005] Council OKs Shipyards deal [Florida Times-Union, May 11, 2005] Southside poet to be published [Florida Times-Union, May 7, 2005] Mayor looking to trim city budget [Florida Times-Union, May 8, 2005] BIDDING: Loose lips sink bids? [Florida Times-Union, May 6, 2005] CITY SOJOURN: Donate, and help libraries [Florida Times-Union, May 4, 2005] Roadside vendor rollback advances (Finance Committee approved a plan allowing the city to shift money among the 19 Better Jacksonville Plan library projects.) [Florida Times-Union, May 3, 2005] Students display their proposals at renovating Haydon Burns [Florida Times-Union, May 1, 2005] Has fate of the old library already been decided? [Florida Times-Union, May 1, 2005] VOICES: Talking Books librarian found his niche after a few false starts [Florida Times-Union, April 30, 2005] Mandarin library could face new delay [Florida Times-Union, April 30, 2005] Peyton wants to juggle library money [Florida Times-Union, April 22, 2005] Author holds historical fiction workshop [Florida Times-Union, April 22, 2005] Original Art Featured At Local Library [First Coast News, April 21, 2005] Library: Parking garage ready to open [Financial News & Daily Record, April 21, 2005] Time running out for library bids [Florida Times-Union, April 16, 2005] City Notes (Sixth Item) [Financial News & Daily Record, April 15, 2005] Community Notebook: Shining addition joins public art displays [Florida Times-Union, April 9, 2005] City program manager resigning [Florida Times-Union, April 9, 2005] AT THE MOVIES: Get in touch with your inner good ol' boy [Florida Times-Union, April 8, 2005] City Notes (Fifth and Sixth Items) [Financial News & Daily Record, April 7, 2005] COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK: Relays for Life will be happening in April---Author to speak [Florida Times-Union, April 6, 2005] Fanfare is for library opening [Florida Times-Union, April 2, 2005] Better Jacksonville Plan tax behind schedule [Financial News & Daily Record, April 1, 2005] Book lovers and writers, Much Ado's just for you [Florida Times-Union, March 31, 2005] Library dedicates 'symbolic' artwork [Florida Times-Union, March 30, 2005] New Library Opens On The Westside [First Coast News, March 28, 2005] VOICES: Paying a visit to the library isn't the only way to get that book [Florida Times-Union, March 26, 2005] Library opening delayed until June [Florida Times-Union, March 23, 2005] New sculptures grace library [Florida Times-Union, March 23, 2005] SIX CHEERS: Deserved praise (Friends of library) [Florida Times-Union, March 21, 2005] Loving the library ... literally [Financial News & Daily Record, March 18, 2005] Show features art by women [Florida Times-Union, March 16, 2005] Mayor Dedicates Sculpture At New Library Site [WJXT-TV4 News4Jax.com, March 14, 2005] Jacksonville has desire to capitalize on public spaces [Florida Times-Union, March 14, 2005] Girl Scouts honor 6 Women of Distinction (Note on Rita Cannon, chair of JPL Foundation) [Florida Times-Union, March 12, 2005] Council to talk Argyle bus routes [Florida Times-Union, March 12, 2005] Library owl sculpture arrives [Florida Times-Union, March 11, 2005] Owl sculpture for library to be installed today [Florida Times-Union, March 11, 2005] Organizers hope outings inspire kids to imagine the possibilities [Florida Times-Union, March 9, 2005] JMOMA looking forward to library [Financial News & Daily Record, March 8, 2005] Library cost overruns hit $1.3 million [Florida Times-Union, March 8, 2005] Easter Bunny, Dr. Seuss, Hot Cars & Dating For Charity [WJXT-TV4 News4Jax.com, March 4, 2005] Teen poetry contest allows young writers to polish their craft [Florida Times-Union, March 2, 2005] Books, books and more books for sale [Florida Times-Union, March 4, 2005] Library wants to book café [Florida Times-Union, March 3, 2005] Mural 'a dream come true' : Piece brightens Brentwood library [Florida Times-Union, March 2, 2005] What weighs 5 tons and is a hoot? [Financial News & Daily Record, March 2, 2005] New main library opening faces further delay [Florida Times-Union, March 1, 2005] City Notes (first item) [Financial News & Daily Record, March 1, 2005] JMOMA eager for new neighbor [Downtown This Week, March 2005] Pat Conroy headlines book festival [Downtown This Week, March 2005] Voter registration closing for March 29 election [Jacksonville Business Journal, February 28, 2005] Used book sale (note at end of column) [Florida Times-Union, February 22, 2005] Our new librarian [Financial News & Daily Record, February 18, 2005] COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK: Teens win writing contests (Third item) [Florida Times-Union, February 16, 2005] New Argyle library has new art panels installed [Florida Times-Union, February 16, 2005] VOICES: Mandarin branch looks for young readers [Florida Times-Union, January 29, 2005] Super Bowl Journal: City buildings status quo, except Main Library [Florida Times-Union, January 25, 2005] Peterbrooke sweet on main library [Florida Times-Union, January 22, 2005] City Notes (Second item) [Financial News & Daily Record, January 19, 2005] Willowbranch Friends put on a family affair [Florida Times-Union, January 19, 2005] Public art projects [Florida Times-Union, January 18, 2005] City gets its 20th progress report [Florida Times-Union, January 14, 2005] Libraries to offer sites for early votes [Florida Times-Union, January 13, 2005] Library presents film series [Downtown This Week, January 2005]