You can once again check-out an “experience” at your local public library. (Don’t worry, books are still available too!) Public Libraries in Westmoreland County are once again offering FREE passes to local museums. The libraries have partnered with 6 county museums making passes available for check out with your library […]
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Westmoreland County Libraries launch 24/7 Virtual Reference Service via Chat with a Librarian
Westmoreland County Libraries are pleased to offer free online reference service for all residents of Westmoreland County. Chat with a Librarian is Pennsylvania’s statewide live chat reference service offered 24 hours per day, 7 days per week through POWER Library. Users can expect fast, reliable answers from librarians within Westmoreland County […]
Combine Learning with Nature
Outdoor enthusiasts and amateur naturalists can check out one or more Westmoreland County nature-themed backpacks at any county library member of the Westmoreland Library Network. The backpacks were produced through a collaboration between the Westmoreland Land Trust and the Westmoreland Library Network.Borrowers can choose one or more of the three […]
Westmoreland Libraries Featured in Series of Articles
Westmoreland Library Network Board President Charles B. Greenberg is writing a series of articles about the hard work, collaboration, and community service that our libraries engage in every day for the Penn-Franklin News. Click the titles below to read each article. The Magic Library Card! Is Library Virtual? Of Course! […]
In the News: Sewickley Township library’s ‘Polar Express Pajama Party’ draws RSVPs from across North America
The Sewickley Township Public Library, which serves 6,000 people in rural Westmoreland County reached more than 81,000 Facebook users across the United States and Canada when it publicized an upcoming children’s program. Read more at TribLive.com.
In the News: 4 libraries in Westmoreland, Allegheny counties will split $2.3 million in state grants
The Greensburg Hempfield Area Library received a $748,145 grant to make much-needed updates to its historic building. Read more on TribLive.com.
In the News: PNC grant will fund return of Delmont library’s butterfly garden and much more
A PNC grant will allow the Delmont Public Library to create an outdoor nature center at their new library location. Read more on TribLive.com.
In the News: Longtime children’s services coordinator will retire from Murrysville library
After more than three decades as the children’s services coordinator at the Murrysville Community Library, Carol Siefken will retire at the end of October. Read more at TribLive.com.
In the news: Westmoreland libraries to provide free Wi-Fi outside buildings through covid relief money
Westmoreland libraries will provide around the clock free Wi-Fi as part of a program that county officials said will help to ensure residents have expanded access to the internet. Read more at TribLive.com.
Staff Picks: Juneteenth Reading List
Today is Juneteenth, an annual holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day when news of emancipation reached Texas, over two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Check out our list of recommended titles to learn more about Juneteenth. We […]