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 Carrie Cleary | Jan 19, 2023 | Belonging, Children's Services, Equity, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, School Libraries, Teen
ALA invites library workers to apply for ALA’s Great Stories Club (GSC), a thematic reading and discussion program that engages teens who are facing difficult challenges through literature-based library outreach programs:...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 23, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
This summer, teens were invited to dulcimer workshops, where they learned about their Appalachian heritage and the mountain dulcimer. The workshops were held by the Somerset County Library. Dave Haas was featured at the final concert that was open to everyone. Check...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 22, 2020 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The Public Library Association (PLA) is still accepting applications from public libraries that are interested in participating in the Inclusive Internship Initiative (III) through February 3, 2020. PLA’s Inclusive Internship Initiative (III) offers paid, summer-long...
by Compendium News Staff | Oct 30, 2019 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Provide opportunities for the girls in your community and offer a Girls Who Code Club! Girls Who Code Clubs are FREE after-school programs for 3rd-12th grade girls, run by community leaders, teachers, librarians, and parents. Many facilitators have no technical...
