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Jamie Falo wants to be able to give the Greensburg community a library it can be proud of. Last week, renovations began at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library to update several aspects of the 110-year-old building located in the heart of the city. “I’m just so excited about it,” said
Now open for applications: Library, gun violence, conservation and recycling funding opportunities Appropriations STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries: Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities (Funding Source: Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund) Who May Apply: Local public libraries (state-aided). Must partner with a sponsoring municipality. Use: To plan, acquire, construct, or rehabilitate public library facilities including, but not limited to: ADA upgrades, new roof, replacement windows, energy efficient upgrades...
pcrossley@sungazette.com Library patrons in some of the more remote areas of the county are again able to enjoy the benefits of the LINK Libraries serving their communities as the “mini branches” reopened recently through an expanded partnership between the James V. Brown Library and the townships where they are located. Barbara S. McGary, executive director of the library, reported to the board of trustees at their meeting that the satellite locations at Barbours and Pine Creek are now open. The Barbours site is in Plunketts Creek Township and the Pine Creek facility is located in McHen...
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries Highlights Statewide Literacy Initiatives 04/09/2021 Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) is continuing to raise awareness on the importance of literacy through National Library Week. “Libraries remain community anchor institutions that play a critical role in supporting education, families, and literacy,” said Glenn R. Miller, Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. “Annual events like Families and Reading month and National Library Week help remind people of th...
York County Libraries to reopen for browsing services on Monday Updated Jan 24, 2021; York County Libraries will reopen for in-library browsing starting Monday, according to a press release. One exception will be Kreutz Creek Library in Hellam, which because of its small size will continue offering lobby pickup only. Village Library in Jacobus will offer browsing services by appointment only. “We have kept a close eye on COVID-19 levels in York County and the Commonwealth. It is with everyone’s health and safety in mind, that we have adjusted our services accordingly as we see a marked s...