State Library of Pennsylvania

State Library of Pennsylvania Hosts LGBT Center Traveling Exhibit

by Compendium News Staff | May 18, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

With Open Heart and Open Arms: LGBTQ Cuban Refugees and Our Community’s Response to the Mariel Boatlift About the exhibit: From April through October 1980 approximately 125,000 refugees fled their homes in Cuba and traveled by American ships and boats to Key West in...

Rare Collections Virtual Series: Benjamin Franklin’s Pen and Press

by Compendium News Staff | Apr 13, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Rare Collections Virtual Series: Benjamin Franklin’s Pen and Press Date: April 27, 2022 Time: Noon – 1 PM The State Library of Pennsylvania is showcasing items from Rare Collections with a series of virtual programs that highlight rare and unique books. Join State...

Virtual Author Talk: Ashley Nicole Walkowiak

by Compendium News Staff | Apr 13, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Virtual Author Talk: Ashley Nicole Walkowiak Date: April 20, 2022 Time: Noon – 1 PM Ashley Nichole discusses her book of poetry and photographs, Found. Still lost. Join her for a poetry reading and practical discussion on living with the weight of our life...

State Library Genealogy Lunch and Learn: Researching Ancestors Using the United States Census

by Compendium News Staff | Apr 6, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Immigration, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Date: April 12, 2022 Noon to 1PM Join State Library of Pennsylvania Reference Librarians, Amy Woytovich and Kathy Hale on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, for a Microsoft Teams presentation on using historic census information for genealogical research. U.S. Census data is a...