Past Events from December 11 – April 4, 2025 – Compendium

Who’s On First: Cleaning Up Communication

Webinar

Communication is essential to running a productive and effective workplace. We all have different communication styles and may unwittingly create confusion or discord. This program explores numerous ways we can improve how we communicate and decrease frustration while boosting cooperation. As a result of this program, attendees will: Identify 1 thing you can start and […]

Mental Illness Short Course: High Risk and Low Risk Situations

Webinar

We're pleased to offer a half-hour training through Homeless Training Academy by Ryan Dowd on December 12th. It will cover: -What the research says about mental illness and violence -Three warning flags that a situation is high risk -Two tools you can use in low-risk situations Register here for Mental Illness Short Course: High Risk […]

How to Be More Mindful in 2025

Webinar

With the approach of winter solstice, we find ourselves on the threshold of a new transition. This can be a wonderful time to start winding down, to reflect and celebrate the year that we are leaving behind, and to connect with the yearnings that we would like to see in the year ahead. Join us […]

Holiday Early Closing

Office of Commonwealth Libraries will close early (around 12:00p.m.) for the holiday. Thank you and happy new year.

Governors Advisory Council

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Tentative Plan for a Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) on Library Development Business Meeting. This meeting is likely to be virtual. Look for posts on the e-mail lists for registration information.

Governors Advisory Council

Tentative Plan for a Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) on Library Development Business Meeting. This meeting is likely to be in person in Erie at the Pennsylvania School Librarians Assocation Conference. Registration information will be posted on email lists when available. Agenda will be posted here.