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Sue Nespeca Talks about Fall Books – Watch the YouTube Video

December 7, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Sue Nespeca presents a YouTube video [1:24:44] of Summer and Fall books for 2018 on the Library Improvement Channel. Access the channel and the list of Fall books! ...

Sewickley Public Library Posts Video for Allegheny County Love Your Library Campaign

September 12, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Library News

Libraries in Allegheny County are in the midst of their Love Your Library campaign this month. Donations made to any library in Allegheny County throughout the month of September are generously matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation! The donation drive by all libraries in the...

Elizabeth Hess

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...

Spread the Word: National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

November 7, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Accessibility, Health Focus, PA Forward, Resources of Interest

By Elizabeth Hess The month of November usually makes me think of the upcoming holiday season, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying the beautiful Pennsylvania autumn. After recently attending an eye-opening session at the Pennsylvania Library Association’s Annual...

YouTube’s New Feature Helps Fund Nonprofits

January 28, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest

Videos on YouTube can now generate funds for nonprofit organizations.  Read this TechCrunch article. ...