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FREE Resources: Inclusive Financial Literacy Programming Kit

November 16, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

One hundred public and school libraries will receive FREE books and resources through an effort to distribute diverse and inclusive financial literacy resources for children and young people. The giveaway is offered by the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with...

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Erie Builds Partnerships with PA Forward

November 26, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The Erie County Public Library (ECPL) is embracing PA Forward as the framework by which they are building partnerships to enhance services for patrons and to reach non-traditional library users. Their efforts focus on bridging the gaps in Basic, Information, Civic and Social, Health...

Libraries Blazing Star-Aligned Trails Throughout Pennsylvania

October 9, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Pennsylvania Library Association recognizes libraries for PA ForwardTM Star achievementsearned between July 1 and September 30, 2019 Mechanicsburg, PA (October 7, 2019) – The Pennsylvania Library Association just announced the 2019 second quarter PA ForwardTM Star Library awardees....

WebJunction Learning Opportunities: Focus on Teens

July 22, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, PA Forward, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

WebJunction courses and webinars are always FREE through the WebJunction Course Catalog, providing learning at your fingertips when you need it. Here’s highlights from a  a few of the resources that can help you can connect with the teens in your community. Sign-up for a...

Library Reimbursement Program

May 8, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Fall 2019 Library Reimbursement Program Announcement Smart About Money and the National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) is happy to announce that applications are now open for the Fall 2019 Library Reimbursement Program. Twice a year, Smart About Money and NEFE® provide...

Resources from Teachers First

April 8, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

Teachers First offers a classroom planning calendar, free in-service materials and more.  This month their Update features Autism and Financial Literacy resources. ...

Did You Miss Any of These?

April 8, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

If you missed any of the webinars below, the recordings can be found in the WebJunction Course Catalog.   Enter the catalog to receive a certificate! Here are the titles and links to the event listings on WebJunction.  Included are the PowerPoints, recordings, related resources...

Free WebJunction Webinars for You

February 20, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Data, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for FREE in the WebJunction catalog. Help Teens Build Financial Wellbeing at Your Library Tuesday, February 26, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern ...

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Welcoming Week 2018, Cultural Jam: Teens Creating Community

October 9, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest

                On September 18, 2018 Martin Library’s Teen Leadership committee hosted the Welcoming Week 2018, Cultural Jam: Teens Creating Community event. The event was co-hosted by The Matts Youth Center. Teens and their family members...

PA Libraries Awarded Stars, State Association Recognizes Programs and Resources as Community Investments

October 4, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest

More than 40 libraries reached PA Forward Star Library status July 1 to September 30, 2018 Mechanicsburg, PA (October 4, 2018) – “Libraries throughout Pennsylvania continue highlighting that they are more than book repositories, earning stars along the way and underscoring...