PaLA SCC Annual Meeting - Save the Date!

The South Central Chapter of PaLA has set a date for our annual meeting, which always includes training for staff of area libraries. The date is October 1, and the location is the Susquehanna & Swatara Rooms in Myer Hall at Elizabethtown College.

The plan is to present a program for staff members at all levels, and to present session options, allowing attendees to choose 1/2 or full-day participation.

Look for details here in the near future!

Early Learning Forum & Best Practices Luncheon

Don’t miss the Pennsylvania Library Association’s Fifth Annual Early Learning Forum showcasing the most innovative early learning programs and services being offered by Pennsylvania’s libraries. It will be held on Wednesday April 2 from 9:30AM until 3:00PM at the Hilton in Harrisburg.

Be one of the first to meet luncheon speaker Katherine Ayres, author of Up, Down, and Around, this year’s One Book, Every Young Child selection. Ayres is a Pennsylvania author of picture books, short stories, novels, and plays.

Our speaker for the Early Learning Forum is Dr. Susan B. Neuman, Professor in Education Studies specializing in early literacy development at the University of Michigan, where she also has directed the Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA). Her two newest books are Nurturing Knowledge: Building a Foundation for School Success by Linking Early Literacy to Math, Science, Art and Social Studies, with Kathy Roskos; and Reading to Your Young Child: A Parent’s Guide, with Tanya Wright.

Join the Pennsylvania Library Association to recognize the Best Practice Award-winning libraries from across the state as they accept awards for their valuable contribution to Pennsylvania’s youngest children and their families.

PaLA SCC Tour & Dine Out in Adams County

Tomorrow afternoon a dozen PaLA SCC librarians and library staff will descend upon Adams County for a tour of the new Harbaugh~Thomas Library in Biglerville, followed by dinner at the Appalachian Brewing Company in Gettysburg.

If you didn't register, but think you might be interested, contact Jessica at the H-T Library before 2 PM. Contact information for the library is on the website.

SCC Photos on Flickr

Visit the PaLA Flickr site to see what's going on in the South Central Chapter (search using palasouthcentralchapter).

Check out a reception photo of several SCC members.

Final Winner

Richard Paone from Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle won the Tuesday $15 gift certificate from our Chapter. He was spotted just outside the exhibits, proudly wearing his PaLA SCC tag.

Our thanks to everyone for participating in this contest with such enthusiasm! Enjoy the rest of the conference and check out all of the conference photos on Flickr.

Dine Out at Otto's

If we observed correctly, 38 South Central Chapter Members and "the PALINET 5" all enjoyed dinner out at Otto's Pub & Brewery on North Atherton Street on our first conference Dine-Out attempt.

As sorry as we were that not everyone who signed up joined us, the leadership team was just so happy that everyone was able to be accommodatedby the Otto's staff. This was an experiment, and it appeared to be a success! The food, the drinks and the company were well worth the night out.

Thanks to everyone for your camaraderie and conversation, and look for photos on the PaLA Flickr site (no promises how soon they will get there...this conference has SO much to offer there is little time to play!)

Secret Spotter's Second Sighting

Donna Brice of the Ephrata Public Library was spotted on today with her PaLA SCC luggage tag on her person, and won the Monday prize - a $15. gift certificate to the PaLA store.

Congratulations, Donna, and thanks to everyone for showing your spirit and support for the South Central Chapter by proudly displaying your PaLA SCC logo tags.

Who will win on Tuesday?