by Compendium News Staff | Jul 26, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
July 26, 2022 Pennsylvania Releases New App to Connect Students and Families Experiencing Homelessness with Resources Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today announced the creation of Finding Your Way in PA, a Pennsylvania-based mobile...
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...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 15, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Congressman John Joyce held a roundtable on Alzheimer’s Disease at the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library. Library Director Janet Eldred shared her personal story. Watch WJAC’s coverage.
by Compendium News Staff | Jun 10, 2022 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
Seneca Library District Participates in Free Summer Snack Program with Child Hunger Outreach Partners (CHOP) 1 in 6 Children each day go hungry in the United States of America. 1 in 6. In rural Northwest PA, many of the school districts cannot afford to continue...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 8, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries
Cumberland County Library System’s STAR – Service to Adult Readers Mechanicsburg, Pa – Since 1987, the Cumberland County Library System has been providing a unique service to its homebound residents. The STAR – Service to Adult Readers – program involves volunteers,...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 18, 2022 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The Whole Kids Foundation is offering $3000 grants to schools and nonprofits to turn outdoor spaces into hands-on learning. Webinars about the program will be held on February 23 and March 7. Application deadline is March 11. Visit the site for more information and...
