by Compendium News Staff | Aug 23, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
This summer, teens were invited to dulcimer workshops, where they learned about their Appalachian heritage and the mountain dulcimer. The workshops were held by the Somerset County Library. Dave Haas was featured at the final concert that was open to everyone. Check...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 16, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The debate between residents of Eastern and Western Pennsylvania: Sheetz or WaWa? But for a travelling family from New Jersey, the choice is definitely the Donora Public Library. On a very hot summer afternoon an obviously distraught young couple with two children...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 21, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest
Beginning August 2022, the State Library of Pennsylvania will be open the second Saturday of each month from 10 AM – 4 PM. Please use an online form if you are requesting research materials from the Forum Building. If you would like to browse the shelves, pick...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 21, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Is Your Library a Cooling Place? Libraries across the country have been promoting their facility as a cooling station, offering longer hours for those wishing to take advantage of the library’s air conditioning and water for hydration. Sometimes it is the...
