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The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens is One Book Choice 

December 6, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Rural and Small Libraries

The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens is One Book Choice  December 1, 2021 — Representatives from libraries announced the selection of “The Life We Bury” by Allen Eskens as the 2022 One Book, One Community: Our Region Reads! selection. The public was asked to help choose a book...

125th Anniversary Celebrated

December 6, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Library News

Amelia S. Givin Public Library is celebrating its 125th Anniversary!   Learn more! ...

Cumberland County Libraries

June 17, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Library News

West Shore Connect offers great articles on libraries and Friends in Cumberland County. ...

Cumberland County Fact Finding Sessions: Results to Date

March 16, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Library News

The first of three panel discussions on the topic of Community Needs for Library Services was held on February 25, 2015 at the Carlisle Area School District.  More than 90 people attended, including County Commissioners and Library System Board members.  Experts from the United...

Senior Transportation to Libraries Proposed in Cumberland County

March 8, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Uncategorized

The shared ride program for seniors may add libraries to the eligible sites with this proposal in Cumberland County. ...