The Pennsylvania Summer Library Program 2025 Summer Showcase is now available on the PA Library Staff Academy.  The purpose of this showcase is to celebrate exemplary and innovative library programming that creates value, equity, and joy for all ages in Pennsylvania.  Through this online showcase, you’ll gain access to summer information and resources developed by library staff from across the Commonwealth.

Featured contributors from Pennsylvania libraries, selected based on their exemplary submissions to the Summer Impact Report, share their experiences implementing a variety of engaging programs from summer 2024. Join us on community adventures, voyages into nature, and discover the joy of belonging with the library. Learn how you can replicate fantastic programs or generate new ideas to provide everyone in your community with a foundational library experience.

Questions can be sent to Corri Hines (School Age Services Advisor), Heather Warren Smith (Early Childhood Services Advisor), and Kris LaVanish (Accessible Adult Services Advisor), Bureau of Library Development, Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries supports libraries and library services for Pennsylvanians through the administration of state and federally funded programs and grant opportunities including LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), Library Access, LAMP (Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians), the Public Library Subsidy, and Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities. BLD also provides advisory services, professional development, and continuing education for library staff and volunteer leadership at public, school, academic, and special libraries.

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