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Financial Empowerment Takes Center Stage at Grundy Library with State and Local Support

Bucks County Today Article – July 18, 2024

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Unite Against Book Bans

Removing and banning books from public libraries is a slippery slope to government censorship and the erosion of our country’s […]

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Pa Forward(R) Launches Virtual Programming Library

Pa Forward(R) is excited to announce the launch of a virtual programming library.  Watch high quality library programming brought to […]

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PA Libraries Awarded Stars, State Association Recognizes Programs and Resources as Community Investments

October 4, 2018

More than 40 libraries reached PA Forward Star Library status July 1 to September 30, 2018

Ten PA Libraries Attain PA Forward® Gold Star Status; Programs Make Positive Impacts on Citizens, Communities

July 18, 2018

Some 50 libraries recognized in statewide program for achievements gained between April 1 and June 30, 2018

Prevent Suicide PA and PA Library Association Collaborate to Promote Awareness

May 17, 2018

Suicide prevention and awareness programs will be available at libraries; Demonstrates importance of health literacy and impacts for communities

Alzheimer’s Assoc. Signs on With PA Forward®

February 14, 2018

Erie, PA (Feb. 14, 2018) – As the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research, the Alzheimer’s Association is committed to raising awareness of this fatal brain disease. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) the Alzheimer’s Association staff will provide educational programs and resources to the community at libraries throughout Pennsylvania.

PA Forward® Star Library Program Celebrates One-year Anniversary

October 20, 2017

LIBRARIES CONTINUE OFFERING PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH PATRONS’ LIVES

PA Forward® Star Library Program Celebrates One-year Anniversary

July 10, 2017

PA Forward Star Library Program continuing to help libraries meet needs of local communities

PA Forward® Today – Partner Newsletter – June edition

June 1, 2017

PA Forward Today! – A newsletter for and about our partners!

First National Bank Sponsors 2017 PA Forward® Financial Literacy Summit

May 30, 2017

Sustaining partner lends support to financial literacy outreach for libraries

PA Library Association Partners With PA Insurance Department to Promote Consumer Protection, Awareness, Education and Outreach Through PA Forward® Initiative

May 1, 2017

York, PA (May 1, 2017) – Standing in the Martin Library in York County, PA Library Association (PaLA) President Carrie Turner joined state officials and community members to highlight how libraries continue to meet the needs of their local communities. The morning event, hosted by the York County Libraries, put a spotlight on a new partnership between the PA Library Association and the PA Insurance Department through the PA Forward program.

Counties Throughout Pennsylvania Celebrated Libraries During National Library Week

April 28, 2017

Mechanicsburg, PA (April 28, 2017) – With a goal of highlighting the value libraries add to communities daily, the PA Library Association undertook a task of asking all 67 counties in Pennsylvania to officially observe and recognize April 9-15, 2017 as National Library Week. Sponsored by the American Library Association, the designation is designed to celebrate the contributions of libraries and library workers around the country and is used to encourage library use and support.