by Corri Hines | Jan 16, 2025 | BLD News, Children's Services, Teen, Youth
Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz,...
by Kristin LaVanish | Jan 15, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Adult Services, Belonging, Children's Services, Equity, Inclusion, Library News, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Teen, Youth
Good morning library colleagues! I wanted to share a well-deserved spotlight on the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) from our partner, and strong library supporter, PBS member television station WQED. This featured spot highlights LAMP services,...
by Heather Smith | Jan 6, 2025 | Children's Services, Teen, Youth
Remake Learning Days (RLD) is an international festival celebrating innovative, hands-on learning experiences for youth and families. In 2025, the festival marks a significant milestone—its 10th anniversary! From April 19 to May 31, events will take place across 15...
by Carrie Cleary | Nov 18, 2024 | Adult Services, Equity, Surveys, Youth
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries is sharing forward information about a nationwide IMLS Funded study of Black History Month programming provided by public libraries. If your library receives a contact, you are encouraged to respond. Please see the announcement...
by Heather Sharpe | Oct 8, 2024 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Data, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, Professional Development, State Aid, Workforce, Youth
Happy Fall, library colleagues! Highlights of the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries’ (OCL) ongoing projects and initiatives are listed below, and BLD’s third quarter digest is included at the end of this post in case you...
by Corri Hines | Aug 26, 2024 | Adult Services, BLD News, Children's Services, Teen, Youth
Join colleagues across the state for great discussion on planning for summer 2025 with intentionality and equity at the center in informal, collaborative roundtable sessions. Share your excitement and energy through constructive and interactive conversation on why...
