Berks County Public Libraries and Reading Area Community College Joining SPARK!

We are thrilled to share that Berks County Public Libraries and Reading Area Community College will officially join SPARK in less than one week!   Spanning 19 libraries with 23 locations across the county, the addition of the Berks Libraries represents a significant milestone for our consortium.   On their inaugural day, a dedicated team comprising 3 PaILS staff members and 19 volunteers from existing SPARK libraries will extend support … Read More

Public Catalog Refresh September 8th

August 8th We invite you to participate in the testing phase for the latest Evergreen version, 3.11. As a tester, you’ll get early access to new features and the chance to provide valuable feedback! Sign up now to be part of the testing team! August 15th We’ll publish a comprehensive video tour of the new public catalog on the dedicated SPARK Support page so that you can see the enhanced … Read More

Public Catalog Refresh Teaser & Call for Beta Testers

Public Catalog refresh coming September 2023 😊 Get ready to explore the enhanced public catalog in September! In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek: Are you interested in being a beta tester for Evergreen 3.11 before we upgrade in November? Email support@sparkpa.org and let us know! Library Spotlight Clearfield County Public Library/Curwensville Public Library’s virtual escape room “A Day at Australia Zoo” is such a clever concept! Created by Samantha … Read More

Share your ideas & opinions about PA broadband

As you may have seen on the Compendium, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is working to bring reliable internet service across the commonwealth. Here are some ways you can participate in the statewide effort to provide internet to all PA citizens: Respond to and share this public survey with your patrons and social networks Respond to and share this stakeholder survey with other libraries and community organizations Attend the Broadband … Read More