by Compendium News Staff | Apr 17, 2019 | Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
RAISING LITERATE CHILDREN BEGINS AT BIRTH Books and Literacy Experiences for Infants and Toddlers Tuesday, May 14, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration: 9 – 9:30 a.m. | Workshop: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Register below) Do toddlers come to your library for...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 17, 2019 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Public Libraries may want to make use of two NASA programs! Celebrating Apollo: Remembering the Past as We Prepare for the Future begins on May 2 and continues through July 11 and celebrates the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo program. The Apollo lunar flights may...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 10, 2019 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Dear Library Friends: Greetings from the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries! The BLD has officially moved to 333 Market Street in Harrisburg and we are enjoying getting to know our friends in all the Offices, Bureaus and...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 10, 2019 | Children's Services, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The Martin Library Honors Committee has announced its selection of Paula Gilbert as its Spring 2019 Martin Honors honoree. They will recognize Gilbert for her outstanding service to children, libraries, and the community on Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. The public is...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 8, 2019 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Teachers First offers a classroom planning calendar, free in-service materials and more. This month their Update features Autism and Financial Literacy resources.
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 8, 2019 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
Those Kids are Hungry…Feed them! The Summer Lunch program is FREE! Make plans now to participate! What’s holding you back? No kitchen? You can contract to have bag lunches brought in. You don’t have to offer the lunch every day–but why not? If half of the...
