The Bureau of Library Development encourages you to attend one of four Statewide Gatherings being held across the Commonwealth. More information about these events can be found in the Statewide Gathering: Agenda and Purpose article.

Please keep in mind that registration for the first Statewide Gathering at the BLaST Intermediate Unit in Williamsport, PA will close on Friday, March 21st. Find the RSVP form here. We hope to see you there!

Please reach out via LibAnswers with any questions.

This project is made possible in part by federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 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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