Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA)

Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) Information, events and updates for PaLA Members

Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) is the state's oldest and most diverse professional library organization serving libraries, library employees, library trustees, and Friends of the Library groups. PaLA represents more than 1,900 personal,institutional, and commercial members affiliated with public, academic, special, and school libraries throughout the Commonwealth. The association represen

ts the profession in Harrisburg and provides opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and continuing education for librarians.

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Have you met Richard Ashby, Jr? Richard is our 2026 President, and since January has been sharing messages of positivity...
08/03/2026

Have you met Richard Ashby, Jr? Richard is our 2026 President, and since January has been sharing messages of positivity and inspiration! In May he connected with participants at Directors' Institute and Leadership Academy by Pennsylvania Library Association's Academy of Leadership Studies (PALS).
Plan to hear from him at the Opening Keynote for 2026 Annual Conference on October 3!
We are inspired by Richard's messages of inclusivity, diversity, membership, and taking action! Richard Emmanuel Ashby Jr.

Pennsylvania Libraries Face Funding Crisis as Costs Rise, Services Expand
07/28/2026

Pennsylvania Libraries Face Funding Crisis as Costs Rise, Services Expand

In Pennsylvania, public libraries are expanding their community roles even as operating costs rise and funding remains flat due to stagnant public support. Growing community needs — from social services...

Congratulations to the Friends of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library!
06/12/2026

Congratulations to the Friends of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library!

Friends of Mt. Lebanon Public Library raise money so we can have nice things.

Mary E. Crocker worked at the Annie Halenbake Ross Library in Lock Haven during the Great Flood of 1936. When notified t...
06/01/2026

Mary E. Crocker worked at the Annie Halenbake Ross Library in Lock Haven during the Great Flood of 1936. When notified that the flood was coming close to the library, she attempted to move material from the first floor to the second. And when the second floor flooded, she moved important material to the third floor, where she had her living quarters. She rode out the flood there and was later appointed to the Flood Relief Committee.
Citation:
Lear, B. A. (2014). Pennsylvania public libraries and the Great Flood of 1936: Dark clouds and silver linings. Pennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.5195/palrap.2014.70

Congratulations Heather Sharpe on your appointment! Pennsylvania Department of Education
05/28/2026

Congratulations Heather Sharpe on your appointment! Pennsylvania Department of Education

Effective May 30, 2026, Pennsylvania’s new Deputy Secretary of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries and State Librarian will be Heather Sharpe. Learn more ➡️ pa.gov/agencies/education/newsroom/shapiro-administration-appoints-new-state-librarian-of-pennsylvania

Congratulations Mengle Memorial Library! What a great honor!
05/22/2026

Congratulations Mengle Memorial Library! What a great honor!

On Friday, May 22, 2026 the Mengle Memorial Library will be featured on to share our story. Join us at the library or online to celebrate our National Medal from IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services).

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