by Compendium News Staff | Sep 8, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Library News
PA History: Read It, See It: Cornwall Iron Furnace You’re invited to discover the fascinating history that surrounds you here in Pennsylvania! PA History: Read It, See It is a new series of virtual programs presented by the State Library of Pennsylvania in...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 8, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
Bangor Public Library’s 100th Anniversary Submitted by Kathleen Lynch, Bangor Library Director The Bangor Public Library proudly announces it’s 100th Anniversary celebration scheduled for October 3, 2021 from 2-4PM. It was June 1, 1921 when the Bangor...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 2, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Mysterious events are happening at the State Library of Pennsylvania! Join Sandy Nork as she discusses her latest novel Flood Risk at a virtual event for the State Library of Pennsylvania. Date: September 8, 2021 Time: 12 noon to 1:00 pm Pennsylvania self...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 1, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
ALA has announced a new grant for libraries designed to spark conversations about American history and culture through an examination of the women’s suffrage movement. To qualify for this grant, the applying institution must be a library (public, tribal, school,...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 31, 2021 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News
Reading, Pa – Friday, August 27, 2021 – Reading Public Library has again received a $100,000 grant from the Cameron Schrier Foundation as part of a multi-year commitment totaling $200,000. The grant will support the positions of Children’s Library Manager...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 24, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held virtually from September 17-26. The theme is Open a Book, Open the World. Access the program schedule and Festival information.