by Heather Smith | Jul 2, 2024 | BLD News, Children's Services
The PA One Book Committee extends its gratitude to the Pennsylvania public libraries for promoting the 2024 PA One Book title, Slug in Love by Rachel Bright, and for creating engaging programs around it. We hope you will continue to use this delightful book for...
by Heather Smith | Jan 16, 2024 | Children's Services
Together, let’s create an environment where Pennsylvania public libraries thrive as vibrant hubs for early childhood learning. Join the Early Childhood Conversations and be part of a collective effort to shape a brighter future for children ages 0-8. The Office...
by Heather Smith | Jan 3, 2024 | Children's Services
The USDA Forest Service has invited all Pennsylvania public libraries to collaborate on a free reading program celebrating Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. Smokey Bear is an American campaign and advertising icon of the U.S. Forest Service in the Wildfire Prevention...
by Corri Hines | Nov 22, 2023 | Belonging, Children's Services, Equity, Inclusion, Teen
Public libraries nationwide offer programs and services for learning and leisure to engage youth and adults meaningfully throughout the summer months. We’re happy to announce that the Office of Commonwealth Libraries is one of five state library agencies joining the...
by Heather Smith | Nov 13, 2023 | Children's Services, Professional Development
The Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 on behalf of The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, is accepting applications from public libraries to participate in the Play & Grow Library Project. The goal of the Play & Grow project...
