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Library Helps Those with Memory Loss

February 23, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

The Dauphin County Library System is offering TimeSlips to residents of nursing homes.  Learn about this initiative on the library’s website. ...

Curious About Your Ancestors? State Library Offers Online Genealogy Workshop!

February 17, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Digging Up Your Roots: Finding Your Family History March 4, 2021 from noon – 1pm Join Amy and Kathy, expert librarians at the State Library of Pennsylvania with over 15 years of genealogy experience, for a free, live Zoom event. This workshop is for adults who would like to learn...

Pennsylvania Department of Education Launches New Podcast

February 2, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

February 2, 2021 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education is launching a new podcast today titled “PDE Presents…” with Acting Secretary Noe Ortega. The podcast will share information about the mission and outcomes of education in Pennsylvania and across...

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...

Pennsylvania Department of Education Seeks Sponsors for Summer Meals Nutrition Programs

January 28, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

January 28, 2021 Pennsylvania Department of Education Seeks Sponsors for Summer Meals Nutrition Programs Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education is asking organizations across the state to consider providing nutritious meals to youth during the summer months...

PA Librarian a Winner of I Love My Librarian Award

January 11, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

Jennifer L. Newcome, of Northeastern High School (Manchester, Pennsylvania), has been named one of 10 winners in the I Love My Librarian Award.  Read about the award and how you can watch the ceremony livestreamed on January 23. ...

Library Holds Virtual Auction

December 10, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

The Bradford Era posted that the  S W Smith Library held a virtual auction this past November.  Library Director, Mary Grace Collier-Kisler, followed up that the total gross revenue was $30,541.  “We never thought we would even make $15,000! The SWS Library’s net...

5.19 Million in Keystone Grants Awarded 

December 4, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

5.19 Million in Keystone Grants Awarded  I am very pleased to announce on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Education that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will be awarding 18 municipalities in 15 counties with $5.19 million in Keystone grants to improve their local libraries.   The...

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PBS Resources to Support Students Learning from Home

December 3, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

  Pennsylvania PBS has been working in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Education to support learning during this time when many are outside the classroom. Explore and share Pennsylvania PBS Resources designed to support students who are Learning at Home: Download...

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Bethlehem Area Public Library Partners with National Museum of Industrial History for TUG!

November 13, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The Bethlehem Area Public Library, in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History, is proud to present TUG!, a new Bethlehem Steel-themed children’s book by BAPL children’s librarian Catherine McCafferty. TUG! is a picture book about a tow tractor that helped...