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...
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...
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is looking for libraries to host health insurance sign-up events during open enrollment, which runs November 1st to December 15th this year. The Department will work with local navigator organizations and insurers to provide assistance at...
Read the Transformation Story and learn about the project and the steps Punxsutawney Memorial Library took to transform their spaces! Photos are included!
The library improved sightlines and the teen area and made other small changes in order to make a big impact. The library...
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...
Flag Day Ceremony
On Thursday, June 14th the North Pocono Public Library celebrated with a brief patriotic Flag Day Ceremony to honor the symbol of our country, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve to preserve our freedom.
Moscow, PA June 14, 2018
The North...
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...
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...
A new PaLAunchPod episode dropped on March 15. In this episode, host Heidi Abbey Moyer talks with Penny Talbert, Executive Director of the Ephrata Public Library.
Talbert discusses her philosophy of embracing craziness and being fearless in forging and strengthening community...
This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the workshop or class....
