Libraries have the Power to move PA Forward

PA Forward is the Pennsylvania Library Association’s initiative  to encourage all libraries to develop programs based on 5 essential literacies: Basic, Civic & Social, Financial, Health, and Information. Together these literacies are key to powering progress and elevating the quality of life in Pennsylvania. Fueling these five key areas of knowledge is essential to success.

In 2019, we officially started the process of becoming recognized as a Gold Star Library through the PA Forward program. The program celebrates the success of PA Forward libraries and their abilities to create new partnerships, develop broader community support, and ultimately establish influence and credibility as a unified, collective, powerful voice for the benefit of all libraries. We are excited to announce as of December 2024, the Pike County Public Library has maintained its goal for more than 4 years and continues to be a PA Forward Gold Star Library!

Pike County Public Library has supported these 5 literacies from the very beginning! We offer programs and services such as Story Time, information literacy classes, and technology workshops that are the backbone of PA Forward. This is an ongoing process that assures all of our programs and services are aligned with the 5 literacies.  PCPL will continue to develop programs and promote resources for our community and strive to maintain Gold Star status here on out. Thank you for your patronage and assistance in moving your library forward.