by Compendium News Staff | Apr 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Activating Community Opportunities Using Museums/Libraries as Assets grant is part of a special Community Catalyst initiative under the National Leadership Grant programs. For this special initiative, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 12, 2018 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest
2018 Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund Grants for Public Libraries The Office of Commonwealth Libraries invites applications for the 2018 Keystone Grants for Public Libraries program. These grants are funded through the Keystone Recreation, Park and...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 11, 2018 | Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Please complete this Infopeople survey about your continuing education/professional development needs! Results from Pennsylvania will be shared with the Office of Commonwealth Libraries and will help with planning workshops and other programs to meet your CE needs....
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 11, 2018 | Library News
Renovations of the Law/Government Documents Area of the State Library are Finished! The area is scheduled to reopen to the public for Law Day on May 1, 2018 at 9:30 am. Come and see our beautiful space that the Capitol Preservation Committee restored back to the...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 11, 2018 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest
The Salem Square Library will hold a Bike Day! event on Saturday April 14, 2018 from 1 to 4pm at the Salem Square Library at 596 W. Princess St., York, PA. This event will build on the connections between the Salem Square Library and residents in the Salem Square...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 11, 2018 | Library News
The Scranton Public Library will be celebrating 125 years of service during its Swingin’ on Vine block party and fundraiser on Friday, May 25, 2018 from 5-8 PM. The Scranton Public Library first opened its doors to the people of Scranton and Lackawanna County on June...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 11, 2018 | Library News
The Library System of Lancaster System has a new bookmobile – The Possibility Machine! The new Bookmobile has been in production for the past several months and will replace the current bookmobile that has served Lancaster County residents for the past 17 years....
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 11, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The American Library Association has released The State of America’s Libraries 2018. Academic, School and Public Libraries are included as are National Issues and Trends.
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 10, 2018 | Data, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018: 8:30AM-1PM Where: Holiday Inn Harrisburg East, 815 S. Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown, PA 17057 Continental breakfast and registration begin at 8:30AM Keynote speaker: 9AM-1PM Cost: $5 for continental breakfast Register online One of the...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 10, 2018 | Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
Mechanicsburg, PA (April 9, 2018) – Libraries continue to be strong community resources, demonstrating the power of literacy in action. During the 2018 National Library Week celebration, the Pennsylvania Library Association is thanking libraries throughout the...