by Compendium News Staff | Jun 16, 2022 | Children's Services, Library News, Pennsylvania, Rural and Small Libraries
A patron shared her TikTok video about her recent trip to the library with her son. You may see it on the Altoona Area Public Library’s Facebook page! (scroll until you see “Thank you Janei…”)
by Compendium News Staff | May 15, 2019 | Children's Services, Library News
The new library pet at the Altoona Area Public Library is a ferret –and he made it on the local news! Follow #libraryferret!
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 17, 2018 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Scott Thomas, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS), announced that PaILS saw additional growth in 2017 with the addition of the Bedford County Library System, Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, Bangor Public Library,...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 18, 2017 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Altoona Area Public Library offers Zentangle!
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 15, 2017 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The STAR Library Network (STAR_Net) reports that over 7,000 libraries are hosting eclipse events! Check out this map for locations. Libraries across Pennsylvania are planning events and providing special glasses for their patrons. Here’s a sample of what some...