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State Library of Pennsylvania Rare Collections Virtual Series – Women Binding Designers in the Golden Age of Illustration 

August 24, 2022 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

State Library of Pennsylvania Rare Collections Virtual Series – Women Binding Designers in the Golden Age of Illustration DATE: August 25, 2022    12 Noon – 1 PM REGISTER with this form to receive your link to join the Teams meeting. First emerging in the 1820s, mass-produced...

“We Are All Caregivers: Finding Peace and Wellness in Hard Times” featuring author Patty Collamer

December 3, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

We Are All Caregivers: Finding Peace and Wellness in Hard Times –featuring author Patty Collamer Date:       December 8, 2021 Time:       12PM to 1PM Register: Register in advance to attend this FREE virtual program by sending an email to ra-edmakerspace@pa.gov with...

Cornwall Iron Furnace is Next in a Series of Virtual Programs

September 8, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News

PA History: Read It, See It: Cornwall Iron Furnace You’re invited to discover the fascinating history that surrounds you here in Pennsylvania! PA History: Read It, See It is a new series of virtual programs presented by the State Library of Pennsylvania in collaboration with the Pennsylvania...

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Author Talk: Mystery Writer Sandy Nork   

September 2, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Mysterious events are happening at the State Library of Pennsylvania! Join Sandy Nork as she discusses her latest novel Flood Risk at a virtual event for the State Library of Pennsylvania.  Date: September 8, 2021 Time: 12 noon to 1:00 pm  Pennsylvania self published author...

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Virtually Explore the Vaults of the State Library of Pennsylvania!

August 9, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Date: August 11, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) This is the third in a series of virtual programs about Rare Books.  Join Michael Lear, the State Library’s Rare Collections Librarian, as he delves into topics on book preservation and history. Each session will...

Let’s Talk Beer! With Author Alison Feeney

April 29, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Let’s Talk Beer! with author Alison Feeney Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 12PM to 1PM (EST) Cost: free It’s no secret – Pennsylvania loves beer; the state ranks first in the nation for the number of barrels produced, and the state’s brewers, breweries, and...

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The 18th Century Book: Online Presentation

April 5, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

  The 18th Century Book Wednesday, April 21, 2021 12PM to 1 PM Cost: FREE       This presentation gives an overview of the 18th-century book in America from British imports to American-printed works and the role of the printer, bookbinder, and bookseller....

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The State Library of Pennsylvania Presents a Virtual Author Talk: Phaedra Patrick and “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper”

April 1, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Join us to meet and chat with international best-selling author Phaedra Patrick as she discusses her work, “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.” Learn more about the book, which is the selection of the One Book One Community regional reading program chosen by libraries in...

State Library of Pennsylvania Hosts a Virtual Author Talk with Phaedra Patrick, Author of “The Amazing Charms of Arthur Pepper”.

February 2, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

The State Library of Pennsylvania presents a Virtual Author Talk: Phaedra Patrick and “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” Join us to meet and chat with international best-selling author Phaedra Patrick as she discusses her work, “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.” Learn...

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New Book Chronicles Local LGBTQ History! Meet the Authors in Zoom

July 29, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

  Meet the authors as they discuss and read selected passages by attending a virtual author event via Zoom on Thursday August 20 from noon to 1 PM, hosted by the State Library of Pennsylvania! About the book: Out in Central Pennsylvania: The History of an LGBTQ Community,...