Office of Commonwealth Libraries

Welcome to the official State Library of Pennsylvania account! 📚 We preserve the stories of Pennsylvania and provide assistance to state government.

Benjamin Franklin, of course! Our archives hold an extensive collection of works by and about Mr. Franklin. Learn more at: digitalarchives.powerlibrary.org/papd/islandora…

Happy #TriviaTuesday! Which founding father, famous for his unique invention was a governor of Pennsylvania?

Introducing the You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania Pep Talk Phone Line! 📞 Call (717) 772-4737 anytime, anywhere to hear words of encouragement and positivity! Whether you're feeling a little blah or need a boost of motivation to start your day, we've got you covered! ✨

Bundle up and explore the frosty wonders of Antarctica! ❄️🐧 Discover more at kids.powerlibrary.org. #Kids #Antarctica #ChillyAdventures

In late October, we hosted a lunch and learn that discussed the State Library’s genealogical resources with the Ford City Library. Interested in tuning in? Take a look at our recorded webinar here: youtube.com/watch?v=Qo2PaW…

Last month, the Hershey Middle School Library served up a “tasting menu” for students to introduce them to new flavors of books, ranging from mysteries to memoirs. Have any new and exciting ways to get learners interested in a new read? Let us know!

Did you know that @PowerLibrary has a collection of e-resources dedicated to #DIY sources for auto and small engine repair? Learn more about how you can access these sources at powerlibrary.org/e-resources/.

Our digital collections are available 24/7. Our collections reflect our basic mission to preserve the stories of PA. Visit our Digital Collections at statelibrary.pa.gov/GeneralPublic/…

This ALSC booklist was created to help children going through challenging situations. To view the full booklist, visit guides.lib.de.us/comfortingreads.

We ❤️ PA teachers. To all the amazing teachers in classrooms across our state we cannot thank you enough for all that you do. You are shaping Pennsylvania's future + ensuring every student has the freedom to chart their own course. #AmericanEducationWeek

This year, Children’s Book Week falls on November 6 - November 12. Since 1919, Children’s Book Week has been the longest-running literacy initiative in the country. #ReadBooksSparkChange

Level up their knowledge with the perfect blend of fun and education! Discover the exciting world of learning through video games with Gale eBooks on powerlibrary.org/e-resources. 🎮📚✨ #Minecraft #STEM #eBooks

We know the critical & fundamental role educators play in our communities and are committed to rebuilding the educator pipeline in PA. This website will help inspire students to become educators and provide the resources they need to enter into this meaningful, fulfilling career.

Trick or treat! This #Halloween photo was taken 95 years ago in Bryn Mawr, PA and shows students costumes from 1928! 📸: @PowerLibrary, Pennsylvania Photos and Documents

Every day, we are proud to support and recognize school libraries throughout the Commonwealth, like Woodland Hills High School Library, which was awarded the 2023 Outstanding Pennsylvania School Library by the @PSLA_News earlier this year.

@PAForward5 Along with @PAForward and Commonwealth Libraries, we celebrate this week as a way to help users access, search, assess, use, and contribute to content wisely, both offline and virtually.

It’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week. This year’s theme “Media & Information Literacy in Digital Spaces: A Collective Global Agenda” focuses on exploring the ways we integrate media and literacy into policies, operations and products.

Don't let research and homework scare you this spooky season! 🎃📚 POWERLibrary is here to save the day! 💪🏼 #NoFear #ResearchMadeEasy powerlibrary.org/e-resources

These 📸s from the POWER Library’s Photos and Documents e-Resource were taken by Harry B. Herman in 1931. #DYK we're moving materials again almost a century later as part of the Forum Building restoration project?

Secretary Schmidt met with voters at the South Philadelphia Library to talk about the upcoming voter registration deadline on Oct. 23. We are grateful to partner with the Office of Commonwealth Libraries to promote civic literacy and voter resources at libraries across Pennsylvania. Read more: audacy.com/kywnewsradio/n…