by Compendium News Staff | Jul 22, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Pennsylvania Library Association recognizes libraries for PA ForwardTM Star achievements earned between April 1 and June 30, 2019 Mechanicsburg, PA (July 22, 2019) – The Pennsylvania Library Association just announced the 2019 second quarter PA ForwardTM Star Library...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 22, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
NASA: On to Mars! A Modern Space Race to Fire Imaginations Bristol, PA – Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer of the Fels Planetarium at the Franklin Institute, and a crowd of over 200 were on hand Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Bristol Borough’s Snyder-Girotti Elementary...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 22, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, PA Forward, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
WebJunction courses and webinars are always FREE through the WebJunction Course Catalog, providing learning at your fingertips when you need it. Here’s highlights from a a few of the resources that can help you can connect with the teens in your community....
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 16, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Dr. Zaborowski has been a librarian for 28 years during which time she has served in school, public, and academic libraries. Currently, she serves as Dean of Library Resources at the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. Starting at the College in 1995, she has...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 15, 2019 | Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
This is your chance to be heard! The PA Workforce Development Board is hosting a series of regional “Listening Sessions” to gather feedback on Pennsylvania’s 2020-2024 workforce development strategies.* You may see parallels between the work that public libraries are...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 15, 2019 | Children's Services, Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
The Millvale Community Library makerspace is a vibrant place full of Maker camp activities this summer. Our free Maker camps include: art camp, music camp, fashion camp, Riverfront and environmental camp, space camp, and pottery camp. ( There are 10 slots...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 12, 2019 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Potter & Tioga Libraries Under the Night Skies is being offered at Cherry Springs State Park on July 18 as part of the summer program A Universe of Stories. The Park is famous for its dark skies, which provide great views of planets and the Milky Way. Read the...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 11, 2019 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The Northeast, Wilkes-Barre and Pottsville Library Districts will be presenting RA for All: Diversity & Inclusion through Reader’s Advisory workshop featuring Becky Spratford of RA for All (http://raforall.blogspot.com/). Spratford will present 4 modules detailed...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 11, 2019 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
A FREE multi-District CE opportunity will be presented on: Monday, August 5th, 1:00pm-5:00pm at Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18102. Ryan Dowd, author of The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness, and a nationally sought-after speaker,...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 10, 2019 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The annual Harwood Summit will be held September 19-21 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more.
