Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries

Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries PCBL is an organization of advocates that speaks for libraries throughout Pennsylvania.

Membership is open to anyone who wants to see strong and well-funded libraries, and the best possible library service for all of Pennsylvania's citizens. That includes librarians, trustees of libraries, government officials and friends of libraries, as well as the lay citizen-user of libraries. Members are kept up to date on legislative information and actions as they pertain to Pennsylvania libra

ries; have opportunities to attend library advocacy and library fundraising workshops; and receive information about events, programs, and issues of interest to library advocates.

06/17/2026

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05/28/2026

Congratulations!

Effective May 30, 2026, Pennsylvania’s new Deputy Secretary of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries and State Librarian will be Heather Sharpe. Learn more ➡️ pa.gov/agencies/education/newsroom/shapiro-administration-appoints-new-state-librarian-of-pennsylvania

Happy National Library Week!Celebration Days During National Library WeekMonday, April 20: Right to Read Day, a day for ...
04/18/2026

Happy National Library Week!

Celebration Days During National Library Week

Monday, April 20: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. The American Library Association (ALA) kicks off National Library Week with the release of its State of America's Libraries Report, including the list of Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2025.

Tuesday, April 21: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.

Wednesday, April 22: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.

Thursday, April 23: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.

Nominate an Outstanding Friends Group or IndividualNominations are open for PCBL Friends Group or Individual Friend of t...
03/26/2026

Nominate an Outstanding Friends Group or Individual

Nominations are open for PCBL Friends Group or Individual Friend of the Year. If your Friends Group goes above and beyond to support your library - or if there is that one indivdidual Friend of the Library who works tirelessly- please consider submitting a Ffriends Group of the Year or Individual Friend of the Year nomination. Find everything you need at https://pcblpa.org/annual-awards

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P. O. Box 12822
Pittsburgh, PA
15241

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(800) 870-3858

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