by Compendium News Staff | Apr 14, 2022 | Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
HELLAM, PA – York County Libraries President Robert F. Lambert and local dignitaries addressed the crowd gathered during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kreutz Creek Library in Hellam Monday. Speakers included “Imagine. Discover. Connect.” Capital Campaign Co-Chairs...
by Heather Sharpe | Apr 13, 2022 | BLD News
April 13, 2022 Message from: Heather Sharpe, Director, Bureau of Library Development As I’m sure many of you know, Beth Bisbano recently retired from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL). Beth was essential to the work of OCL as the State Data Coordinator (SDC)...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 13, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Rare Collections Virtual Series: Benjamin Franklin’s Pen and Press Date: April 27, 2022 Time: Noon – 1 PM The State Library of Pennsylvania is showcasing items from Rare Collections with a series of virtual programs that highlight rare and unique books. Join State...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 13, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Virtual Author Talk: Ashley Nicole Walkowiak Date: April 20, 2022 Time: Noon – 1 PM Ashley Nichole discusses her book of poetry and photographs, Found. Still lost. Join her for a poetry reading and practical discussion on living with the weight of our life...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 12, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Library News, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Message from: Mary Garm, Chair Governor’s Advisory Council on Library Development: The Governor’s Advisory Council on Library Development (GAC) is pleased to announce that Susan Banks has been appointed to the position of Deputy Secretary of Education,...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 8, 2022 | Accessibility, Broadband, Children's Services, E-Rate, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The FCC has announced that a very short 3rd application window for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) will be open from April 28 – May 13, 2022 during which time schools and libraries can submit applications for purchases that will be made between July 1, 2022 –...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 8, 2022 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Philanthropy News Digest announced that Colocation America is inviting applications for its STEM Innovation Grant, which will award grants of up to $7,500 in support of programs that inspire and encourage Pre-K-12 students to pursue their interest and curiosity in...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 8, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries
Cumberland County Library System’s STAR – Service to Adult Readers Mechanicsburg, Pa – Since 1987, the Cumberland County Library System has been providing a unique service to its homebound residents. The STAR – Service to Adult Readers – program involves volunteers,...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 6, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Immigration, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Date: April 12, 2022 Noon to 1PM Join State Library of Pennsylvania Reference Librarians, Amy Woytovich and Kathy Hale on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, for a Microsoft Teams presentation on using historic census information for genealogical research. U.S. Census data is a...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 6, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Nonprofit employees and other eligible borrowers have until October 31 to take advantage of the Limited Waiver for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which provides for forgiveness of eligible federal loans after 120 eligible payments while working for 501(c)(3)...
