by Heather Smith | Dec 9, 2024 | BLD News, Children's Services
Announcing the 2025 PA One Book: Arlo Draws an Octopus The PA One Book Committee is excited to announce the 2025 PA One Book title: Arlo Draws an Octopus written by Lori Mortensen and illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr. Since 2006, the PA One Book program has been promoting...
by Heather Smith | Nov 25, 2024 | BLD News, Children's Services, Professional Development
The Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 on behalf of The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, is accepting applications from public libraries to participate in the Play & Grow Library Project. The goal of the Play & Grow project...
by Heather Smith | Aug 20, 2024 | BLD News, Children's Services
The Bureau of Library Development in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, in collaboration with the Early Childhood Services Steering Team comprised of youth services staff from across the state, is excited to announce a new series of Early Childhood Conversations...
by Heather Smith | Jul 2, 2024 | BLD News, Children's Services
The PA One Book Committee extends its gratitude to the Pennsylvania public libraries for promoting the 2024 PA One Book title, Slug in Love by Rachel Bright, and for creating engaging programs around it. We hope you will continue to use this delightful book for...
by Heather Smith | Jan 16, 2024 | Children's Services
Together, let’s create an environment where Pennsylvania public libraries thrive as vibrant hubs for early childhood learning. Join the Early Childhood Conversations and be part of a collective effort to shape a brighter future for children ages 0-8. The Office...