Have you checked out an EXPERIENCE yet? Thanks to partnerships with the Mattress Factory and Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens, Western Allegheny Community Library has been lending special passes for free admission to these local attractions for over a year. And now, … Read More
Read the Annual Report In early 2017, the Pennsylvania Library Association launched the Star Library program as a way to recognize libraries working to improve their communities through the PA Forward initiative. Introduced five years ago, PA Forward aims to … Read More
What’s all the hoopla about Hoopla? Hoopla allows you to access movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! There’s no waiting – all Hoopla items can … Read More
Our online language learning software, Mango Languages, is now even better with the addition of LITTLE PIM! This adorable cartoon panda teaches words & phrases to the youngest language learners using videos and interactive practice. Mango featuring Little Pim is … Read More
About a year ago, 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 & … Read More
Overdrive has recently release a new version of their library eBook app, featuring a cute cartoon girl in a bookmark bow named Libby. I as technical services librarian was reluctant to try it out for two reasons. First of all, … Read More
“Tech Takeout” is a smorgasbord of gadgets, gizmos, and tools ready for you to check out, take home, and try out! WiFi Hotspots – free, unlimited internet on the go! Kindles – preloaded with a huge library of bestselling & classic adult … Read More