POWER Library - Pennsylvania

Name: POWER Library - Pennsylvania
Address: Office of Commonwealth Libraries, 607 South Drive, Harrisburg, PA, 17120, US
Telephone: (215) 222-1532

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This project is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and funding from the Commonwealth of PA.

10/16/2026

Laundry? Listen. 🧺
Walking the dog? Listen. 🐕
Cooking dinner? Listen. 🍳
Driving? Listen. 🚗

CloudLibrary makes it easy to fit a great story into the parts of your day when your hands are busy—but your ears are free.

👇 When do you listen to audiobooks?
https://powerlibrary.org/eresource/cloudlibrary/

10/13/2026

🧬 Every family has a story.
And sometimes, the best stories are the ones we uncover.
With MyHeritage Library Edition, you can explore historical records and family history resources to learn more about the people who came before you.

👀 Where did your ancestors live?
📜 What stories are hiding in the records?
🧳 How far did your family travel?
This October, become the detective in your own family story.
👇 What's the oldest family story you know?

Explore MyHeritage through POWER Library: https://powerlibrary.org/eresource/my-heritage/

10/09/2026

Banned Books Week is a time to celebrate the freedom to read, explore new ideas, and discover stories that make us laugh, think, learn, and see the world in new ways.

From beloved classics to modern favorites, books can take us places we've never been and introduce us to characters we'll never forget.

✨ Keep reading. Keep exploring. Keep discovering.

What book has stayed with you long after you finished the last page?

10/05/2026

📚 We’re at PaLA! Come see what’s new with POWER Library!

If you’re at the Pennsylvania Library Association Conference, be sure to stop by the POWER Library booth and say hello! 👋

We’re here to connect with Pennsylvania librarians, share ideas, hear what you need, and help you make the most of the resources available through POWER Library.

Because when we provide more tools, resources, and support for PA librarians, they can provide even more for their communities. 💙

📍 Come find us at PaLA and see what POWER Library can do for you — and for the people you serve!

10/01/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer has affected millions of people and their families, but advances in early detection and treatment have helped more people live beyond a breast cancer diagnosis.

Did you know there are an estimated 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.?

Looking for reliable information about breast cancer, prevention, treatment, or wellness? Gale Health and Wellness through POWER Library is a great place to start.

📚 Explore trusted health information from your Pennsylvania library:
https://powerlibrary.org/eresource/health-and-wellness-gale/

🎀 Learn more. Stay informed. Share the knowledge.

09/25/2026

✨ What if books could come alive?

With BookFLIX, kids can do more than read a great story—they can explore it!

📖 Enjoy a fun fiction book
🔎 Discover a related nonfiction book
🎥 Watch videos and explore interactive activities
🌎 Learn more about the world behind the story

From animals and science to people, places, and big ideas, BookFLIX makes reading an adventure!

💭 What story would your child love to bring to life?

Explore BookFLIX through POWER Kids: https://powerlibrary.org/eresource/bookflix/

09/23/2026

☁️ Your library can go wherever you go.

Driving to work? 🚗
Walking the dog? 🐕
Folding laundry? 🧺
Relaxing with your morning coffee? ☕

With CloudLibrary, you can take audiobooks from POWER Library with you and listen wherever your day takes you.

🎧 Your next great story is just a few taps away.

Have you discovered CloudLibrary yet?

👉 Explore the collection: https://powerlibrary.org/eresource/cloudlibrary/

09/22/2026

🌌 What could you discover with a library card?

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month—a perfect time to discover everything your library has to offer.

A library card can open the door to new stories, new skills, new ideas, and new adventures. 📚✨

Whether you want to learn something new, find your next great read, listen to an audiobook, research a topic, or connect with your community, your library is a place where possibilities are always waiting.

🚀 Get your library card. Discover your next adventure-> https://powerlibrary.org/find-a-library/

👇 What is your favorite thing to do at the library?

09/19/2026

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, mateys! It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! 🏴‍☠️

Arrrr you ready for a little learning adventure?

Set sail with Britannica School Elementary and let your young explorers discover fascinating facts about pirates, oceans, ships, and more! 🌊🏴‍☠️

Then make it even more fun—challenge your kids to spend the day speaking like a pirate!

🦜 "Ahoy!"
⚓ "Avast!"
🏴‍☠️ "Aye, matey!"

Who can stay in character the longest? 😂

Explore Britannica School Elementary through POWER Kids: https://powerlibrary.org/eresource/britannica-school-prek-5th/

09/17/2026

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and your library card can unlock so much more than books.

🎧 Audiobooks
💻 Digital resources
🎬 Movies & music
📚 Books & magazines
🧠 Research tools
✨ Programs, events, and new things to discover

Your library card is your ticket to a whole universe of possibilities—and your local library is ready to help you explore it!

🤖 Roll out with a library card!

Find your local library and sign up today-> https://powerlibrary.org/find-a-library/

Address

Office Of Commonwealth Libraries, 607 South Drive
Harrisburg, PA
17120

Telephone

(215) 222-1532

Website

http://www.powerlibrary.org/

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