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Loving Yourself. . . .with Help from Your Local Library

February 27, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest

  by Elizabeth Hess You’ve surely seen or heard the phrase “New Year, New You” before- whether on a magazine cover, a television show, or even a library display (like one I created last January!) While it’s often the New Year when many make resolutions to break a bad...

FREE Webinar on New YA Literature

April 27, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Professional Development, School Libraries

InfoPeople is offering a FREE webinar “What’s New in Young Adult Literature-2016,”  with presenter Michael Cart on Wednesday, May 18th at 3pm EST. The world of young adult literature is an innovative, dynamic one that has become one of the most vibrant areas...

Professional Development Opportunities for Library Staff Serving Teens

August 10, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Professional Development

Two of the three courses still have a few seats available.  Please only register for one as they will all be offered at the same time. Serving today’s Diverse Teens In this YALSA online course, find out how to go beyond booklists to serve today’s teens, the most diverse...

Great Summer Reading Resource!

June 3, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

Reads 4 Teens 2015 is a collection of ready-to-use themed booklists and bookmarks featuring the latest recommended YA literature.  Download the digital file, photocopy and distribute as many copies as you like.  The file includes 37 pamphlets and 8 bookmarks.  Purchase yours...