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HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced new online resources are available through POWER Library, Pennsylvania’s electronic library. These additions, joining a collection of more than 25 online resources,

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced new online resources are available through POWER Library, Pennsylvania’s electronic library.

Rohrbach’s Farm Market promotes agricultural literacy through a unique on-farm StoryWalk, featuring owner Denise Bosworths children’s book “Penelope Pumpkin."

Former First Lady Laura Bush was once quoted saying, “I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card,” I believe this statement to be incredibly

It’s been an educational pillar smack dab in the hub of the Lehighton community for three-quarters of a century. The Lehighton Area Memorial Library will hold a 75th anniversary celebration from 1-4 p...

In honor of National Library Week, FOX43 takes a closer look at Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2023 proposed budget and what impact it would make on libraries.

Southern Lehigh Public Library Board of Directors on Tuesday called for a meeting with representatives from all the municipalities contributing to the library to consider Lower Saucon Township's application to join the library's roster.

Local history 50 years ago: April 5, 1973 The Towne House Motel on 11th Street downtown, owned by a company called Altoona Motor Inn Corp., Sidney Holzman p

Kiely FIsher and Megan Gelsinger share a passion for reading, bonds created through books and the importance of local libraries.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Office of Commonwealth Libraries announced that Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor has been named the 2023 PA One Book Early Literacy selection. In its 18th year, the Pennsylvania One Book program promotes the value and benefits of reading early and often to preschoolers. PA One Book is a statewide initiative that encourages […]