by Compendium News Staff | Jun 22, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Immigration, Library News, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
State Library of Pennsylvania hosts LGBT Center traveling exhibit: 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...
by Compendium News Staff | Jun 16, 2022 | Children's Services, Library News, Pennsylvania, Rural and Small Libraries
A patron shared her TikTok video about her recent trip to the library with her son. You may see it on the Altoona Area Public Library’s Facebook page! (scroll until you see “Thank you Janei…”)
by Compendium News Staff | Jun 10, 2022 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
Seneca Library District Participates in Free Summer Snack Program with Child Hunger Outreach Partners (CHOP) 1 in 6 Children each day go hungry in the United States of America. 1 in 6. In rural Northwest PA, many of the school districts cannot afford to continue...
by Compendium News Staff | May 31, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
IMLS encourages innovative collaborations to advance preservation of, access to, and public engagement with digital collections and services that will strengthen community learning, foster civic cohesion, advance research, and enhance knowledge networks. Learn about...
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...