Our most checked-out materials in 2020
Library Champion, I always enjoy writing about our most checked-out materials. It doesn’t tell you everything about our readers, but it definitely gives a...
Library Champion: Let's talk about presidential libraries
Library Champion, It seems that we hear nothing about presidential libraries until there is an outgoing president. There is now speculation as to where (or...
Library Champion: Want a reading challenge this winter?
Library Champion, We have summer reading programs each year to help students avoid the “summer slide.” Adults get to join in on the fun, too, and participate...
What does "Orwellian" mean?
Library Champion, One positive I have found in the political and social unrest we have faced in the past few years is the consistent release of books...
Library Champion: Are eBooks going to replace print books?
Library Champion, I have been dealing with eBooks at public libraries for almost a decade. They took some time to catch on, but their use and demand has...
Library re-opening date, my favorite books of 2020, and an end-of-year note to you, Library Champion
Library Champion, Great news: we will be re-opening next Monday (December 28th, 2020). Our hours will remain the same and we will continue offering...
Library closed until December 28th
Library Champion, I wanted to let you know that with the snow and holidays coming up, we are going to be closed until Monday, December 28th. Anything you...
3 fun and easy ways to use the library...and an end-of-year note to you, Library Champion
Library Champion, When my father was growing up and would move to a new town, the first thing he would do is find the nearest library and get a library card....
Starting December 10th - Contactless Service at the Library
Library Champion, To protect you and our staff, we are switching to contactless service on Thursday December 10th. All the details below… What is contactless...
No matter where you live: the library gives you internet
Library Champion, In need of affordable, high-speed internet? Or do you want to take the internet with you on your upcoming trip? Check out a mobile hotspot...
Thankful for the Library and Year-End Gift Giving
Library Champion, The library will be closed this and next week until December 7th. Materials can be returned into our book drop at any time. The...
Library Champion: You Can Make a Difference TODAY
Library Champion, The 2020 election is (I think?) over and we have no choice but to look to the future. Like those in many other states, Pennsylvania's...
Books Are Our Base
Library Champion, We always say that libraries are more than just books. This is true, but at our core books are our base. A recent survey found that the two...
This Is Serious, Library Champion. We Need You TODAY!
Library Champion, We need your support and action TODAY! Our second largest stream of library funding is from the State of Pennsylvania's budget, or for...
Browse Our Shelves Right Now...and a NEW feature you will get early access to!
Library Champion, You’ve missed the books and the books have missed you! But did you know that you can still browse our shelves? Without leaving your home...
Library Grab-N-Go!
Library Champion, Big news: we have re-opened starting this week and allow patrons into our main lobby/vestibule. We have been ready for months, having...
EXCLUSIVE: We are beginning to re-open!
Library Champion, Big news: on Monday, October 5th we will begin to re-open by allowing patrons into our main lobby/vestibule. Currently we are only open for...
Where do our books come from?
Library Champion, Have you ever wondered how we decide which books to buy and where they come from? Hundreds of books are published each month. Public...
A Video Newsletter
Library Champion, This week I wanted to give you a video version of this newsletter. Watch below or click here to view it. Vince P.S.- You don't need to make...
Do you like saving money?
Library Champion, Do you like saving money? I’ve never met someone who said no to that question. Now more than ever, finances for everyone are unpredicable....