The 2024 Distinguished Service Award, which honors exceptionally meritorious statewide service to libraries and the Pennsylvania Library Association, was given to Melinda Tanner, District Services Manager and Consultant Librarian with the Westmoreland County Federated Library System, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in recognition of her service to the Association. Members […]
Nine libraries across Westmoreland County will be providing a series of Genealogy Programs with featured speaker Donna Edwards-Jordan. These programs are open to the public and free of charge. Whether you are new to researching your family tree or the keeper of your family’s records, there is a program for […]
Celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September with the public libraries of Westmoreland County and the American Library Association! We’re inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at your local library by signing up for a library card.Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, find valuable […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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! […]
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.
The Greensburg Hempfield Area Library received a $748,145 grant to make much-needed updates to its historic building. Read more on TribLive.com.
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.