BP library named Gold Star library
The Bethel Park Public Library is participating in the PA Forward Star Library program as part of the Pennsylvania Library Association’s 21st Century Literacies Initiative, PA Forward. This statewide initiative places the spotlight on Pennsylvania’s libraries and the important role our libraries have in the lives of citizens.
PA Forward works through five key literacies – Basic, Information, Civic & Social, Health and Financial – to assist all residents in enhancing their overall quality of life. The Star Library recognition offers support to libraries that participate and incorporate the literacies in their programming activities. Those libraries are recognized for meeting benchmarks with the bronze, silver and gold star levels of the Star Library program. Bethel Park Library attained Gold Star status in February.
As part of the program, logos on the libraries’ event flyers, social media posts and web site will identify which literacy the event supports. Examples of programs that meet PA Forward criteria for literacies include assisting patrons with improving computer skills, presenting story times to preschool children, and partnering with health-related organizations as a host site for discussions.
To date, in Allegheny County, Mt. Lebanon and Baldwin Borough public libraries have achieved Bronze status and Western Allegheny Community Library has achieved Gold status. In neighboring Washington County, Monongahela Area Library has achieved Bronze status and Peters Township Public Library has achieved Gold status in the program.
To learn more about the PA Forward Star Library program, contact Brandi Hunter-Davenport, project manager, at 717-766-7663 or paforward@palibraries.org.