The Cumberland County Library System Foundation has been awarded two grants to support staff development.
Read more at: Cumberlink Sep. 9, 2020
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Cumberland County Library System receives grants to support staff development
Readers enjoy a-maiz-ing deals at Book Nook sale
Eager readers got lost in the pages of the books they purchased from the Book Nook’s A-maiz-ing Book Sale over the weekend.
Read more with a subscription at: The Shippensburg News-Chronicle September 3, 2020
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
The Cumberland County Library System and all Cumberland County libraries are joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time to remind parents, caregivers, and students that a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.
Read more with a subscription at: The Shippensburg News-Chronicle September 3, 2020 or read our press release.
Eagle Scout Krause donates planter boxes to Coy Library
The Teen Scene at the Coy Public Library of Shippensburg recently met to get their hands dirty for a good purpose! Eagle Scout Colin Krause of Troop 120 recently designed, built and donated six large wooden planter boxes to the Coy Library.
Read more with a subscription at: The Shippensburg News-Chronicle August 27, 2020
Cumberland County libraries offer books, programming
There are eight libraries in the Cumberland County Library System. COVID-19 has affected library services, hours and guidelines in the county.
Read more at: The Sentinel August 26, 2020
Friends of the Library to host two outdoor book sales
The Friends of the Coy Library, located at 73 W. King St. in downtown Shippensburg, are busy at work preparing for two upcoming book sales.
Read more with a subscription at: The Shippensburg News-Chronicle August 13, 2020
John Graham Library to celebrate its 60th anniversary
The John Graham Library in Newville is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 1, with two virtual special events. At 11 a.m., there will be a program on the history of the library. At 1:30 p.m., all kids and families are welcome at a virtual library birthday party.
Read more with a subscription at: The Shippensburg News-Chronicle July 29, 2020
Coy Library sponsors virtual programs for children, families
The Coy Public Library, located at 73 W. King St. in downtown Shippensburg, is currently sponsoring an array of interesting programs for children and their families online.
Read more with a subscription at: The Shippensburg News-Chronicle July 23, 2020
Cumberland County Libraries to participate in 2020 Summer Read
Cumberland County Libraries are participating in Transforming Health’s Eighth Summer Read. “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy,” by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant is a powerful, inspiring, and practical book that focuses on building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks.
Read more with a subscription at: The Shippensburg News-Chronicle July 23, 2020
Hampden Twp. unveils Grandon StoryWalk during dedication
The formal dedication of the Grandon StoryWalk® took place Monday at Hampden Township’s Creekview Park North.
The funding for the project came from longtime donors Jim and Jean Grandon.
Read more at: PennLive July 21, 2020
Tour Through Time - Summer reading program at Bosler
There was an umbrella clause attached to participation in the 1966 summer reading program at the Bosler Free Library in Carlisle.
It went beyond the mode of transportation for the British nanny who inspired the theme, “Ride Mary Poppins’ Book Brella.”
Read more at: The Sentinel July 17, 2020
Library System offers free performances of ‘Sleeping Beauty, Once Upon Online’ by the Popcorn Hat Players
As part of its 2020 Summer Learning Program, the Cumberland County Library System is sponsoring free performances of “Sleeping Beauty: Once Upon Online” performed by the Popcorn Hat Players. Online performances are on select dates now through July 21 from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Read more with a subscription at: The Shippensburg News-Chronicle July 9, 2020
John Graham Library offers contact-free hold pickup
The John Graham Public Library is working toward a gradual return of services, and is offering a contactless hold pickup service.
Read more with a subscription at: The Shippensburg News-Chronicle June 24, 2020
Coy Library celebrates partial reopening
Coy Public Library employees, Brittany Durff, left, and Deb Pelow, are pictured successfully executing a partial reopening of the library. They are shown during curbside pickup of books and materials. Any materials returned to the library are quarantined for three days prior to reentering the inventory.
Read more with a subscription at: The Shippensburg News-Chronicle June 18, 2020
Meet Lisa Seibert, new manager of The Book Nook
Lisa Seibert is the very enthusiastic new manager of the Book Nook located beside the Coy Public Library of Shippensburg. Seibert is a Friend of the Library, and all of her volunteers come from this group. All proceeds made by the Book Nook book sales transfer in full to the library.
Read more with a subscription at The Shippensburg News-Chronicle June 11, 2020
Project SHARE set to begin summer food distribution program for kids in Carlisle, Mount Holly Springs
Project SHARE says it will distribute a week’s worth of breakfasts and lunches to 500 youths in the Carlisle and Mount Holly Springs areas every Friday beginning June 12.
Read more at: The Sentinel June 10, 2020
Fredricksen Library reopens to for in-person service
The Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill will reopen to the public on June 1, for in-person service.
Facial masks or coverings will be required for staff and customers.
Read more at ABC27.com June 1, 2020
Cumberland County’s public libraries set to reopen on a limited basis
Cumberland County’s seven public libraries are set to reopen, with varying restrictions due to the coronavirus.
Read more at: The Patriot News May 29, 2020
Cumberland County’s public libraries plan limited reopening
Cumberland County Libraries will reopen using a phased-in approach.
“Each library is developing its own plan in accordance with directives from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries,” said Carolyn Blatchley, executive director of the Cumberland County Library System. “All locations will have limited services, but most library hours remain the same, some libraries will offer no-contact pick-up of books on hold and some will offer limited public computer use.”
Read more at: ABC27.com May 29, 2020
Cumberland County’s libraries plan limited reopening
Cumberland County announced Friday its public libraries will reopen using a phased-in approach based on the state’s Framework for Reopening Public Libraries.
Read more at: The Sentinel May 29, 2020
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