by Compendium News Staff | May 9, 2016 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
In 2016, the State Library of Pennsylvania has been accepted to partner with public libraries to become part of the MakerEd Corps! Program resources and information will be shared with libraries across the state that wish to participate in STEM programming for the...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 12, 2016 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development
May 13 is the deadline to apply for professional development grant events to be held from June 1 through September 30. (This time period has been extended from the original period that went through the end of August). PLEASE note that the application form has been...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 6, 2016 | Children's Services, Professional Development, School Libraries
In the next few weeks, Will Hillenbrand, author of Kite Day, will present Keynote programs at four locations around the state as part of a professional development opportunity for Early Childhood Educators. Librarians are more than welcome to register and attend the...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 9, 2016 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development
Pennsylvania public library workers and library trustees are invited to apply for professional development grants! Up to $1200, provided on a reimbursement basis, is available for training that addresses any of the following topics: Community Engagement Computer...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 19, 2016 | Children's Services, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
by Caitlyn Boland “Doable” STEM With growing recognition of its educational value, STEM programming has quickly become well-known and sought after for children of all ages, not to mention adults looking to learn more. Libraries working to meet the needs of...
