by Compendium News Staff | Jan 20, 2016 | Library News
“Tea For Two Craft” at the Library The Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library will hold a night of crafting and refreshments on February 11. Class members will decorate two ‘sweetheart’ mugs with a design of their choice. The library is charging...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 19, 2016 | Children's Services, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
by Caitlyn Boland “Doable” STEM With growing recognition of its educational value, STEM programming has quickly become well-known and sought after for children of all ages, not to mention adults looking to learn more. Libraries working to meet the needs of...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 19, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, POWER Library, Professional Development
New e-resources are now available in POWER Library! To learn about the key features and functionality of Academic Search Main Edition and Science Reference Center, attend a 60-minute live webinar provided by EBSCO Trainer Joe Ceterski. Academic Search Main Edition is...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 19, 2016 | Academic Libraries, ILEAD USA, Professional Development, School Libraries
ILEAD USA: Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover Applications are due January 29 for ILEAD USA 2016, a leadership and technology immersion program. It’s not too late to form a team! Do you have any community problems? Yes! Would you like to solve...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 19, 2016 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities
The Knight News Challenge will open for ideas on Feb. 24. The question: How might libraries serve 21st century information needs? Challenge winners will receive a share of $3 million in funding to develop their projects. In the fall of 2014, the first Knight News...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 19, 2016 | Professional Development
Mental Health First Aid Training for Library Staff– Older Adult Focus is being conducted by the PA Behavorial Health and Aging Coalition. This is a FREE in-person training, which will be held in Johnstown and Warren. Mental Health First Aid is a public...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 17, 2016 | Library News
The Whitehall Township Public Library holds an open mic night.
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 17, 2016 | Library News
The Millvale Community Library will join the Allegheny County Library Association. Read more.
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 17, 2016 | Library News
Parkland Community Library is reopening after renovations. Read about it.
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 17, 2016 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities
Read about both the Abington Community Library’s participation in the ice festival and the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.