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Feb 1, 2013 - Can't Find Your Favorite Author as an eBook? (PDF, 99KB, 1 page) Feb 1, 2013 - Can't Find Your Favorite Author as an eBook? (PDF, 99KB, 1 page)
Dec 17, 2012 - Nancy J. George Honored for Volunteer Service to Libraries (PDF, 50 KB, 3 pages) Dec 17, 2012 - Nancy J. George Honored for Volunteer Service to Libraries (PDF, 50 KB, 3 pages)
The Cumberland County Library System will recognize Miss Nancy J. George's extraordinary record of volunteer leadership on behalf of public library services in Cumberland County.
September 13, 2012 - Libraries Closed for Staff Training (PDF, 32 KB, 1 page) September 13, 2012 - Libraries Closed for Staff Training (PDF, 32 KB, 1 page)
All public libraries in Cumberland County will be closed Wednesday, October 24th for staff continuing education about library services, technologies and library system practices.
August 10, 2012 - Bosler Memorial Library Closed an Additional Day (PDF, 47KB, 1 page) August 10, 2012 - Bosler Memorial Library Closed an Additional Day (PDF, 47KB, 1 page)
In addition to August 6-11, Bosler Memorial Library will be closed one additional day, Monday, August 13, 2012 to move the contents of the library to its newly constructed South Wing. The library plans to reopen on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 10 am for regular business.
June 25, 2012 - Library Services Affected by Computer Server Maintenance (PDF, 49kb, 1 page) June 25, 2012 - Library Services Affected by Computer Server Maintenance (PDF, 49kb, 1 page)
On Friday, June 29, through Monday, July 2, 2012, the Cumberland County Library System computer servers will be down for maintenance. Library services will be limited on those days.
April 2, 2012 - Libraries Moving Pennsylvania Forward (PDF, 97kb, 1 page) April 2, 2012 - Libraries Moving Pennsylvania Forward (PDF, 97kb, 1 page)
CARLISLE, PA – At their public meeting today, the Cumberland County Commissioners proclaimed April 8-14, 2012 to be National Library Week in recognition of the role that Cumberland County’s libraries play in fueling educational and economic opportunity for all its citizens. Over the last ten years, the Cumberland County Library System has seen the number of items borrowed grow from 1.9 million to 2.6 million annually – a 39% increase.
April 2, 2012 - Library System Accepts Online Payments (PDF, 51kb, 1 page) April 2, 2012 - Library System Accepts Online Payments (PDF, 51kb, 1 page)
(Carlisle, PA) – Jonelle Darr, Executive Director of the Cumberland County Library System, announced today that the Cumberland County Library System accepts online credit and debit card payments via Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards for outstanding fines for overdue materials, or charges for lost or damaged materials.
May 12, 2011 - Summer Reading Stops Brain Drain (PDF, 59KB, 2 pages) May 12, 2011 - Summer Reading Stops Brain Drain (PDF, 59KB, 2 pages)
The Cumberland County Library System has the answer for parents looking for a fun and educational way to entertain children. The annual Summer Reading Program is back and better than ever!
April 26, 2011 - Computer Software Upgrade Affects Library Services (PDF, 51KB, 1 page) April 26, 2011 - Computer Software Upgrade Affects Library Services (PDF, 51KB, 1 page)
On Wednesday, May 4, and Thursday, May 5, 2011, the Cumberland County Library System will upgrade its public and staff computer software. The software update will make its operating system more compatible with its system wide library software. It will also bring make some minor improvements for staff processes and the online catalog.
October 6, 2010 - Cumberland County Libraries Closed for Staff Training (PDF, 32KB, 1 page) October 6, 2010 - Cumberland County Libraries Closed for Staff Training (PDF, 32KB, 1 page)
All public libraries in Cumberland County will be closed for staff training on Thursday, October 14, 2010.
March 4, 2010 - Library System Provides Career Help (PDF, 15 KB, 2 pages) March 4, 2010 - Library System Provides Career Help (PDF, 15 KB, 2 pages)
The Cumberland County Library System announced today that it is launching Career Help PA -- a new program for people writing resumes, searching for jobs or preparing for interviews.
February 12, 2010 - Library System Announces Final Wave of Cuts (PDF, 23KB, 4 pages) February 12, 2010 - Library System Announces Final Wave of Cuts (PDF, 23KB, 4 pages)
Due to 2010 state budget cuts totaling more than $850,000, Jonelle Darr, executive director of the Cumberland County Library System, announced today that Shippensburg Public Library will reduce its operating hours by 5%. Also, since state funding for 20 POWER Library databases ended on January 31, 2010, the library system is forced to remove these services from its web site.
January 21, 2010 - Library System Announces 3rd Wave of Cuts (PDF, 19KB, 3 pages) January 21, 2010 - Library System Announces 3rd Wave of Cuts (PDF, 19KB, 3 pages)
Due to 2010 state budget cuts, the Cumberland County Library System will reduce operating hours at an additional library, East Pennsboro Branch in Enola, PA; and will significantly reduce funding for library collections at Cleve J. Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill, PA and Joseph T. Simpson Public Library in Mechanicsburg, PA.
December 18, 2009 - Library System Announces 2nd Wave of Cuts (PDF, 19KB, 3 pages) December 18, 2009 - Library System Announces 2nd Wave of Cuts (PDF, 19KB, 3 pages)
Due to state budget cuts, the Cumberland County Library System will reduce operating hours at an additional library, Amelia Givin Library in Mt. Holly Springs; and will reduce funding for library collections and programs at Amelia Givin, Bosler Memorial Library in Carlisle and New Cumberland Library. In addition, fine rates for materials will increase from $.25 per day to $.30 per day effective January 4, 2010. Fine rates for video recordings (including DVD’s) will remain at $2 per day.
Sept. 24, 2009 - One Book Regional Performances (PDF, 87KB, 2 pages) Sept. 24, 2009 - One Book Regional Performances (PDF, 87KB, 2 pages)
September 2009 - The Old World Folk Band, based in Harrisburg, PA will present special regional programs in seven counties in celebration of this year’s One Book, One Community book, People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. A Cumberland County performance is scheduled for Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 pm at Grace United Methodist Church on Pomfret Street in Carlisle. For details, contact the Bosler Library at 717-243-4642.
Sept. 16, 2009 - Library System Announces Closings (PDF, 91KB, 2 pages) Sept. 16, 2009 - Library System Announces Closings (PDF, 91KB, 2 pages)
Sept. 16, 2009 - Due to current and anticipated 2009 budget shortfalls, the Cumberland County Library System will reduce library hours in October at two libraries, Cleve J. Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill and New Cumberland Public Library.
May 13, 2009 - Web Site Launch (PDF, 73KB, 1 page) May 13, 2009 - Web Site Launch (PDF, 73KB, 1 page)
May 13, 2009 - The Cumberland County Library System launches a new “virtual” location on the web, offering customized services and unlimited open hours! Update your bookmarks today: http://CumberlandCountyLibraries.org
April 9, 2009 - Corrected May 18, 2009 - National Library Week (PDF, 69KB, 2 pages) April 9, 2009 - Corrected May 18, 2009 - National Library Week (PDF, 69KB, 2 pages)
April 9, 2009 (Corrected May 18, 2009) - On Monday, April 13, 2009 the American Library Association releases its annual State of America’s Libraries Report to celebrate National Library Week (April 12-18). Locally, 1st quarter library numbers are available in Cumberland County, and they indicate a dramatic increase in use.
May 1, 2008 - Library System Announces Self-Check Stations (PDF, 99KB, 2 pages) May 1, 2008 - Library System Announces Self-Check Stations (PDF, 99KB, 2 pages)
May 1, 2008 - The Cumberland County Library System announced today that self-check stations are now available at its three largest and busiest libraries, Cleve J. Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill, Bosler Memorial Library in Carlisle and Joseph T. Simpson Public Library in Mechanicsburg, for library card members’ convenience.
April 17, 2008 - Library System Announces National Award (PDF, 94KB, 2 pages) April 17, 2008 - Library System Announces National Award (PDF, 94KB, 2 pages)
April 17, 2008 - The STAR [Service To Adult Readers] program of the Cumberland County Library System received “The 2008 Acts of Caring Award” from the National Association of Counties [NACo] at a breakfast at the Rayburn Office Building in Washington , D.C. on April 10, 2008 during National County Government Week.
April 1, 2008 - National Association of Counties Announces Award (PDF, 114KB, 2 pages) April 1, 2008 - National Association of Counties Announces Award (PDF, 114KB, 2 pages)
April 1, 2008 - Cumberland County, Pa. was honored April 10 when it received an Acts of Caring Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its Service to Adult Readers (STAR) Program during a ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The awards, presented annually by NACo, recognize the top county volunteer programs in the country.
April 9, 2007 - Library System Announces Statewide Awards (PDF, 45KB, 2 pages) April 9, 2007 - Library System Announces Statewide Awards (PDF, 45KB, 2 pages)
With the County Commissioners proclaiming National Library Week, April 15-21, 2007, the Cumberland County Library System announced the receipt of five statewide awards in less than two weeks.


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