Browsing Neighborhoods at the Upper St. Clair Township Library
The new floor plan in the Upper St. Clair non-fiction room, completed in the summer of 2017, is an open inviting space that features books displayed within subject neighborhoods for readers to browse easily. Patron response is extremely positive, with many commenting on the bright airy space, how easy it is to see the books, […]
Recognition for Allegheny County Libraries
PA Forward Star Libraries -In 2017, the Pennsylvania Library Association launched their PA Forward Star Library program to raise awareness of library programs and offerings that help Pennsylvania citizens improve their command of five types of literacy – basic, information, civic & social, health, and financial.
Summer Activities at County Libraries
Summer is always a busy time at libraries and 2017 was no different. Libraries in Allegheny County provided numerous opportunities for children to explore the world, ignite imaginations and discover everything that the library has to offer.
ACLA Launches New Youth Services Kits for Library Use
The Allegheny County Library Association is excited to launch a full set of new kits for youth services librarians to borrow and use for in-house and outreach programming. These kits include five new Fred Rogers Center Check-Out Tech Kits, kindergarten readiness resources, iPad sets and various robotic and coding learning toys. More information about each […]
Allegheny County Library Association’s New Preschool Bookmobile
Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA), along with distinguished guests unveiled its newest bookmobile of the non-profit organization’s fleet on September 11th. County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Regional Asset District Chairman Dan Griffin were joined by dozens of preschool students and community members for the ceremony and tour of the new bookmobile.
County Libraries and Allegheny County Government
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Workforce Development and STEM are Focus of Legislative Grant
The Allegheny County Library Association was fortunate to receive a Legislative Grant for $100,000 through Senator Joseph Scarnati with assistance from Senator Guy Reschenthaler. The funds from the grant were to provide training and resources in the areas of Workforce Development and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
Allegheny County Council’s Support for National Library Week
National Library Week (April 9 – 15, 2017) was a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and library workers and to promote library use and support. Libraries offer opportunities for all with free access to books and online resources to business centers that help support entrepreneurship and retraining. From early literacy and […]
We’re All Neighbors! A Community Culture Festival
On May 20 the Brentwood, Baldwin Borough and Whitehall Public Libraries, sponsored a cultural festival celebrating the differences among the people who make up our region. More than 600 people came together in the spirit of community with We’re All Neighbors.
Three Allegheny County Libraries Recognized by the Pennsylvania Library Association
Millvale Community Library, Robinson Township Library and Western Allegheny Community Library were recognized by the Pennsylvania Library Association with Best Practice Awards for their outstanding efforts in children’s programming.