Past Events from October 1, 2023 – October 6 › Office of Commonwealth Libraries › – Compendium

Governor’s Advisory Council Business Meeting

Kalahari Resort and Convention Center 250 Kalahari Blvd., Pocono Manor, PA, United States

This is the date/time for an annual business meeting of the Governors Advisory Council on Library Development.

The Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) on Library Development is established by the Public Library Code (24 PA.C.S. Education § 9312.). It has twelve members who are appointed by the Governor. The GAC’s duties include advising and making recommendations to the Governor, the Secretary of Education, and the Deputy Secretary for Libraries regarding the State Library of Pennsylvania’s policies and operations as well as Pennsylvania’s system of aid to libraries. Regular meetings are open to the public.

GAC Annual Business Meeting

Register via this form online before 12/6/2023 at noon in order to receive a meeting link:  https://forms.office.com/g/f4Nx6Pwt6J  See details and agenda when available at: Meeting Dates and Materials (pa.gov) This will be a virtual meeting hosted on the Teams Platform.

GAC Business Meeting

Tentative Plan for a Governor's Advisory Council on Library Development Business Meeting. This meeting is likely to be virtual. Registration information will appear here and on a post when available

2024-25 Statewide Library Service Grant

The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) is currently accepting applications for Statewide Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants. There is no dollar threshold; however, awards will be granted to the proposals that are the most competitive and directly align with the goals and outcomes outlined in Pennsylvania’s […]

Governors Advisory Council Business Meeting

Tentative Plan for a Governor's Advisory Council on Library Development Business Meeting. This meeting will be held at the location for the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Conference. Registration information will appear here and on a post when available

2024-25 Local Library Grants

The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) is accepting applications for the three following local library grants. These projects are made possible by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth […]

Governors Advisory Council Business Meeting

Tentative Plan for a Governor's Advisory Council on Library Development Business Meeting. This meeting is likely to be hybrid and an in-person location will be determined at a later date. Registration information will appear here and on a post when available

Governors Advisory Council Business Meeting

Tentative Plan for a Governor's Advisory Council (GAC) on Library Development Business Meeting at the Pennsylvania Library Association Conference. Registration information will appear here and on a post when available.