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Red Land Library Celebrates Gold at ChocolateFest on February 8

January 14, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

  Red Land Library Celebrates Gold at ChocolateFest on February 8 ChocolateFest is the signature celebration of Red Land Community Library each February during Love Your Library month. On Saturday, February 8, staff will welcome visitors, friends, and neighbors to the library...

Record Number of Libraries Achieve Gold Star Recognition in Fourth Quarter

January 2, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Pennsylvania Library Association recognizes libraries for PA ForwardTM Star achievements earned between October 1 and December 15, 2019 Mechanicsburg, PA (January 1, 2020) – The Pennsylvania Library Association just announced the 2019 fourth quarter PAForwardTM Star Library awardees....

Pennsylvania Library Association Hosts Annual Conference in Erie; Awards Announced

October 23, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Uncategorized

First Time in Erie in 30 YEARS. Mechanicsburg, PA (October 13, 2019) – The Pennsylvania Library Association is hosting its 2019 Conference in Erie Pennsylvania.  The event will be held at the beautiful Bayfront Convention Center from Sunday, October 13 to Wednesday, October...

Libraries Blazing Star-Aligned Trails Throughout Pennsylvania

July 22, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In 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 awardees....

Keep Your Library’s Gold Star Shining: Next Steps for Pennsylvania Library Association’s PA Forward Star Library Program

April 23, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In PA Forward, Resources of Interest

Gold stars achieved by December 31, 2019 valid for three years; Gold stars achieved after January 1, 2020 are valid for one year Mechanicsburg, PA (April 22, 2019) – Beginning January 2020, once a library achieves the Gold level of the PA Forward Star Library program, libraries...

PA Library Association’s Leadership Academy Invests in Librarians, Staff 10 Years Strong

November 27, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, PA Forward, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Association’s professional development tracks help librarians, staff and volunteers support library’s efforts in local communities Mechanicsburg, PA (November 27, 2018) – For the last decade, the Pennsylvania Library Association has been helping to develop librarians into...

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Workshops: Connecting With Elected Officials – Our Experience

November 9, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

by June Houghtaling, District Consultant, North Central Library District, and Brady Clemens, District Consultant, Central Pennsylvania Library District We all know how important it is for libraries to develop, maintain, and enhance strong relationships with our elected officials....

Ten Libraries Attain PA Forward Gold Star Status

July 19, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In PA Forward, Resources of Interest

LIBRARIES’ LITERACY PROGRAMS MAKE POSITIVE IMPACTS ON CITIZENS, COMMUNITIES Some 50 libraries recognized in statewide program for achievements gained between April 1 and June 30, 2018   Mechanicsburg, PA (July 18, 2018) – The Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) congratulates...

Prevent Suicide PA and PA Library Association Collaborate to Promote Awareness, Education and Resource Opportunities for Residents

May 18, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, PA Forward, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Suicide prevention and awareness programs will be available at libraries; Demonstrates importance of health literacy and impacts for communities   Mechanicsburg, PA (May 17, 2018) – The PA Library Association (PaLA) is proud to announce Prevent Suicide PA as the latest PA...

PA Forward Star Libraries Highlighted During 2018 National Library Week

April 10, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest

Mechanicsburg, PA (April 9, 2018) – Libraries continue to be strong community resources, demonstrating the power of literacy in action. During the 2018 National Library Week celebration, the Pennsylvania Library Association is thanking libraries throughout the commonwealth for...