by Corri Hines | Feb 7, 2025 | Adult Services, BLD News, Children's Services, Professional Development, Teen, Youth
The Pennsylvania Summer Library Program 2025 Summer Showcase is now available on the PA Library Staff Academy. The purpose of this showcase is to celebrate exemplary and innovative library programming that creates value, equity, and joy for all ages in Pennsylvania. ...
by Corri Hines | Jan 31, 2025 | BLD News, Professional Development, Teen
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries is offering two exciting teen library services opportunities for Pennsylvania library staff in the winter/spring of 2025. Transforming Teen Services Module Workshop Registration 2025 The Office of Commonwealth Libraries is offering...
by Corri Hines | Jan 16, 2025 | BLD News, Children's Services, Teen, Youth
Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz,...
by Kristin LaVanish | Jan 15, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Adult Services, Belonging, Children's Services, Equity, Inclusion, Library News, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Teen, Youth
Good morning library colleagues! I wanted to share a well-deserved spotlight on the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) from our partner, and strong library supporter, PBS member television station WQED. This featured spot highlights LAMP services,...
by Heather Smith | Jan 6, 2025 | Children's Services, Teen, Youth
Remake Learning Days (RLD) is an international festival celebrating innovative, hands-on learning experiences for youth and families. In 2025, the festival marks a significant milestone—its 10th anniversary! From April 19 to May 31, events will take place across 15...
by Corri Hines | Jan 2, 2025 | Adult Services, BLD News, Children's Services, Teen
Join colleagues across the state for great discussion on planning for summer 2025 with intentionality and equity at the center in informal, collaborative roundtable sessions. Share your excitement and energy through constructive and interactive conversation on why...
