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PITTSBURGH, PA — Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin recently visited the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) in Pittsburgh, underscoring the library’s pivotal role in providing essential …
Pennsylvania Education Secretary Highlights Library Accessibility Initiatives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) has announced the recipients of the Excellent and Equitable Youth Services Local Library Grants, aimed at …
Chester County’s Atglen Public Library Awarded Grant to Enhance Youth Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) recently allocated over $37,000 in grant funding to support 15 libraries across the state. This funding aims to bolster existing programs …
Discover How $37,000 is Transforming Pennsylvania Libraries into Family Hubs Read More
EXTON, PA — Celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Chester County Library and the American Library Association! We’re inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available …
Roll Out to the Library this September for Library Card Sign-Up Month Read More AMBLER, PA — On Friday, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin joined children and their families at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library’s Ambler branch for a special Juneteenth …
Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Highlights the Role of Libraries in Summer Learning at Juneteenth Event Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — In an ambitious move to modernize the Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library, county officials and the selected architectural firm, Kimmel-Bogrette Architecture, are inviting residents to share …
Montgomery County Seeks Public Input for Library Rebuild: A Vision for the Future Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Library Board of Trustees has recently announced the promotion of Jenna Persick as the next Library Director for Chester County Library and its Henrietta …
Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch Appoints New Library Director Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL), a branch of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), has recently announced nearly $4.5 million in funding awarded to 17 libraries …
Pennsylvania Department of Education Awards $4.5M in Grants for Public Library Improvements Read More
EXTON, PA — Chester County Library System announced that its patrons reached a new milestone: 1.1 million digital books borrowed in 2023. This achievement illustrates the library’s commitment to serving …
Chester County Is One of 136 Public Library Systems Worldwide in Total Digital Circulation Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — First Lady Lori Shapiro, Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, and Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries Susan Banks, recently toured the State Library of …
Pennsylvania Injects $70 Million into Local Libraries, Reinforcing Their Role as Community Cornerstones Read More