by Carrie Cleary | Jan 20, 2023 | Broadband, Equity, Inclusion, Workforce
Many libraries in Pennsylvania are doing important work to help people build digital skills. Pennsylvania libraries and organizations are encouraged to share feedback and information to inform future planning using the Request for Information (RFI) below. Please share...
by Carrie Cleary | Jan 19, 2023 | Children's Services, Rural and Small Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
Please see this Press Release from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Education Department Seeks Sponsors for Summer Meals and Nutrition Programs Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is encouraging organizations across the state to...
by Carrie Cleary | Jan 19, 2023 | Belonging, Children's Services, Equity, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, School Libraries, Teen
ALA invites library workers to apply for ALA’s Great Stories Club (GSC), a thematic reading and discussion program that engages teens who are facing difficult challenges through literature-based library outreach programs:...
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 12, 2023 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Good afternoon, colleagues. I am pleased to share the news that Julianne (Julie) Moore will be joining the Programs and Advising Team in the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) as the Professional Development Advisor. While details are still being finalized, I expect...
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 10, 2023 | BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Good afternoon, colleagues. I am pleased to announce a Library Development Advisor position is open for application. This is an exciting time to join our team in the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) as we embark on our five-year plan that will shape future programs...
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 6, 2023 | BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Happy New Year library colleagues! 2022 was a year of significant change and planning for the Bureau of Library Development (BLD). If you were unable to attend the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) conference in October or recent Governor’s Advisory Council...
by Carrie Cleary | Jan 4, 2023 | School Libraries
Video Game Clubs of America (VGCUSA) focuses on establishing gaming clubs in educational settings to make the socially awkward socially active through the power of good sportsmanship, gaming, and social and emotional learning. Gaming clubs include all types of games,...
by Carrie Cleary | Dec 1, 2022 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities
The ALA’s Public Programs Office just re-opened two annual grants dedicated to library programming and community engagement. The Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant will provide two libraries with $2,000 to expand their community engagement efforts. More...
by Carrie Cleary | Nov 18, 2022 | Broadband, Equity, POWER Library, Workforce
An exciting collection of new E-books were recently added to the POWER Library. Read PDE’s Press Release and then share the news widely with library patrons and staff. In an effort to advance digital literacy and technology skills for Pennsylvanians, Office of...
by Carrie Cleary | Nov 3, 2022 | Accessibility, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Rural and Small Libraries
This post is to highlight and share a grant opportunity. The American Library Association invites applications from small and rural libraries for the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant. Library workers may apply...
