Western Allegheny Community Library
Wins Two Pennsylvania Library
Association Best Practice Awards
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WACL is one of
only three libraries
in the county to
win statewide
recognition.
he Western Allegheny Community
Library was one of just three in the
county recognized by the Pennsylvania
Library Association for best practices by
winning not one, but two awards for its
programming. The awards were announced
in May by the Best Practices Committee,
and Western Allegheny Community Library,
Millvale Community Library and Robinson
Township Library all were recognized
for their outstanding efforts in children’s
programming.
WACL earned the Best Practice Award for Display and Design
for its “Teen Recommendation Cards,” a fun and easy way for
teens to leave their mark on the library and get involved. The cards
are dry erase and placed around the teen department for teens to
pick a favorite read and tell others about it. Recommendations are
not just for books but board and video games as well. The Teen
Recommendation Cards are a way for the teens to get involved more
at the library.
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Western Allegheny Community Library
also earned the Best Practice Award
for Infant/Toddler Programming for
“Building Blocks,” which helps caregivers
and babies experience the joys of reading
together. Reading, talking, playing and
singing are crucial to a child’s growth and
development, and are the reason behind the
Building Blocks program. Packs include a
black and white board book, activity guide,
book list, a reusable bag and tips on the
importance of reading.
Amanda Kirby, Director at Western Allegheny Community
Library, said the libraries will receive their awards formally during
a ceremony breakfast at a state conference in October, and the
programs will serve as templates to be shared with association
members across the state.
“We’ll get an award to hang at the library and we’ll have the
opportunity to talk about our particular programs,” Kirby added.
“Libraries are encouraged to reach out to each other to share some