Books & Beyond: Meeting Students Where They Are Through School and Public Library Collaboration 

The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) is supporting public libraries, schools and the students they both serve through four unique outreach programs – Preschool Picks, Picture Book Children’s Choice Awards (PBCCA), PBCCA Nonfiction Extension Program and Children’s Choice Awards (CCA).  For more than a decade, ACLA and its 46 member libraries have introduced children to […]

Books & Beyond: ACLA Provides Book Vending Machine at the Allegheny County Jail 

Studies have shown that access to books in the home helps build academic success. The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) strives to provide all kids with access to books, including those that might be in a tough situation. The solution – book vending machines – strategically placed in locations that might be difficult or challenging […]

Books & Beyond: Public Libraries Combating Summer Slide

School is out for summer! Happy children and teens are eager to head to the swimming pool, stay up late, go on vacation and most importantly, not sitting behind a desk or worrying about homework and studying. However, studies have shown that the loss of a structured learning environment can be detrimental for students. There […]