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District Library Center Waiver Application Open
The District Library Center Waiver Application is open for submissions in LibPAS. Only District Library Centers need to submit the report. The report is due on Friday, March 14, 2025. […]
2025-2026 District Negotiated Agreements
This is the time frame to create, share, and host each district's District Negotiated Agreements. Please submit any questions via LibAnswers.
Holiday Closing: Presidents’ Day
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Access and Agency: Welcoming the Disabled Community at Public Libraries
WebinarFrom Sensory Storytimes to Disability Justice Book Clubs, libraries around the country push beyond the basics of ADA compliance to welcome disabled patrons at the library. But how do these […]
Office Hours: Library Technology and Digital Literacy Teaching 2
Join Carrie Cleary for online open office hours for opportunities to discuss library technology, broadband integration, and digital literacy. These sessions will start as an open time for PA library […]
ELL and Literacy on the Table: Using Board or Card Games to Foster Fun with Language
WebinarYou know about word games like Scrabble, Boggle and Bananagrams, but what about using Outfoxed, What Do You Meme?, or even Jenga for language development? Learn about some modern games, […]
Turn strategy into action with Theory of Change
WebinarYou're getting ready to implement a change at your library, from a new strategic plan to a major project. How do you get your staff, partners, or community to understand […]
Artificial Intelligence as a Cataloging Tool
WebinarChatGPT and other large language model tools (generative artificial intelligence (AI) entered the scene in late 2022, causing a stir around job security, ethics, and many other concerns and exploits. […]
Office Hours: Library Technology and Digital Literacy Teaching
Join Carrie Cleary for online open office hours for opportunities to discuss library technology, broadband integration, and digital literacy. These sessions will start as an open time for PA library […]
Back to Basics: Building Strong Community Partnerships
WebinarPartnering with community can be a great strategy for the Public Library. Identifying the needs of community and then partnering with the correct resource can be a win-win solution for […]
Virtual Institute for Friends and Trustees
More information will be available at the co-host's page: 2025 Virtual Institute for Friends & Trustees - Pennsylvania Library Association