by Compendium News Staff | Aug 23, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
This summer, teens were invited to dulcimer workshops, where they learned about their Appalachian heritage and the mountain dulcimer. The workshops were held by the Somerset County Library. Dave Haas was featured at the final concert that was open to everyone. Check...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 22, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Find out about the book selection chosen to represent Pennsylvania, selected by the Pennsylvania Center for the Book.
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 16, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The debate between residents of Eastern and Western Pennsylvania: Sheetz or WaWa? But for a travelling family from New Jersey, the choice is definitely the Donora Public Library. On a very hot summer afternoon an obviously distraught young couple with two children...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 3, 2022 | Accessibility, Library News, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The Story of LAMP Dean Bog provides a tour of LAMP with interviews with patrons and staff. LAMP stands for the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians. Learn more about LAMP and find out how this could be of benefit to you or your patrons! ...
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.
