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One Book, One Community Celebrates the American Frontier

The latest One Book, One Community book pick is My Antonia by Willa Cather.  This classic novel tells the story of a family of Bohemian immigrants who create a home in the Nebraskan prairie.  Its nostalgic style and character-driven plot absorbs the reader and brings the American West to life. One Book, […]

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Celebrate Your Freedom to Read During Banned Books Week

Celebrate Your Freedom to Read During Banned Books Week

When people hear the phrase “banned book,” a scene from Fahrenheit 451 often comes to mind.  Luckily, we live in a time and place when objectionable books are not collected, burned, destroyed so no one will ever be able to read them.  However, people will sometimes demand that a book […]

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Staff Picks: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic

One hundred years ago, the 1918 Influenza Pandemic affected the entire world. While the true number of deaths is unknowable, the most commonly accepted estimates range between 20-40 million victims.  Beginning with the spring of 1918, there were some local soldiers dying at military bases around the US, and by […]

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Staff Picks: Books to Read If You Miss Game of Thrones

This past Sunday was the first in several weeks without a new episode of Game of Thrones, and if you’re like me you’re hoping to fill that direwolf-shaped void in your life.  Don’t worry–we’re here to help.  WLN libraries have plenty of fantasy novels full of political intrigue, mythical creatures, and engaging […]

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In the News: Penn Area Library will host Vietnam War events this fall

In addition to the Penn Area Library becoming one of 50 libraries in the nation to receive a copy — and permission to screen — Ken Burns’ forthcoming documentary about the Vietnam War, they are making sure patrons have plenty of opportunities to learn more about the conflict.  Read more on the […]

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In the News: Library wins backing for ballot items

Greensburg Hempfield Area Library officials say they’ve gathered enough signatures to put property tax referendums on November’s ballot.  Read more on the Tribune-Review’s website.