by Compendium News Staff | Jan 17, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
On Wednesday, January 15, the Berks County Public Libraries were honored with an award for innovative programming and outreach in support of the 2020 Census in Berks County. The award was presented at the official opening of the Reading Area Census Office by Berks...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 16, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The 2020 Census will officially begin Jan. 21st, 2020 in the Alaska Native village of Toksook Bay, Alaska, on the Bering Sea! Libraries in Pennsylvania have been preparing for months. Read how Blasco Library in Erie hosted a Census Ambassador Training! One of the...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 16, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Consider applying for the 2020 Pennsylvania STEM Ambassador Program. The deadline is January 24, 2020. The Pennsylvania STEM Ambassador Program is made possible through PSAYDN, with training support from the Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC) and STEM...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 14, 2020 | Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Red Land Library Celebrates Gold at ChocolateFest on February 8 ChocolateFest is the signature celebration of Red Land Community Library each February during Love Your Library month. On Saturday, February 8, staff will welcome visitors, friends, and neighbors...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 14, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Josh Berk, Executive Director of the Bethlehem Area Public Library, was on ABC Action News. Watch the story to learn the fate of the forty-year old overdue book, “Happy Birthday Baby Jesus.”
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 14, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The State Library knows that exploring your family history is a popular pastime. African American genealogy can be tricky and may require some special advice. Join the conversation with special guest Adrienne Whaley, President of the Philadelphia African American...
