by Compendium News Staff | Nov 16, 2018 | Children's Services, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
by Meghan Lynch Business Outreach Librarian Chester County Library The Welcome to the Library program at the Chester County Library in Exton, PA, was inspired by the realization that although new library card holders are given a lot of literature about various...
by Compendium News Staff | Oct 9, 2018 | Children's Services, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
On September 18, 2018 Martin Library’s Teen Leadership committee hosted the Welcoming Week 2018, Cultural Jam: Teens Creating Community event. The event was co-hosted by The Matts Youth Center. Teens and their...
by Compendium News Staff | Oct 4, 2018 | Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
More than 40 libraries reached PA Forward Star Library status July 1 to September 30, 2018 Mechanicsburg, PA (October 4, 2018) – “Libraries throughout Pennsylvania continue highlighting that they are more than book repositories, earning stars along the way and...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 6, 2018 | Health Focus, PA Forward, Rural and Small Libraries
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is looking for libraries to host health insurance sign-up events during open enrollment, which runs November 1st to December 15th this year. The Department will work with local navigator organizations and insurers to provide...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 20, 2018 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, PA Forward, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries
Read the Transformation Story and learn about the project and the steps Punxsutawney Memorial Library took to transform their spaces! Photos are included! The library improved sightlines and the teen area and made other small changes in order to make a big impact. ...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 19, 2018 | PA Forward, Resources of Interest
LIBRARIES’ LITERACY PROGRAMS MAKE POSITIVE IMPACTS ON CITIZENS, COMMUNITIES Some 50 libraries recognized in statewide program for achievements gained between April 1 and June 30, 2018 Mechanicsburg, PA (July 18, 2018) – The Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA)...
