Pa Forward

The Pennsylvania Library Association’s 21st Century Literacies Initiative, PA Forward, was conceived to give voice to what the library community already knows, and what other states throughout the nation are also recognizing:

With the right support, libraries are ideally positioned to become the community centers of information, technology, and learning that will fuel educational and economic opportunity for all of our citizens.

Libraries have moved far beyond just being book repositories. They’re agile institutions serving real-life needs. Libraries are the key to powering progress and elevating the quality of life in Pennsylvania by fueling the types of knowledge essential to success: Basic Literacy, Information Literacy, Civic and Social Literacy, Health Literacy, and Financial Literacy.

The Claysburg Area Public Library is proud to be a part of the PA Forward Star Libraries.  To receive PA Forward Stars, libraries must show that they are providing programs and information to their patrons covering the five literacy areas. We currently have received a Bronze Star and five Silver Stars and finally the Gold Star.  The Bronze Star shows our commitment to the PA Forward initiative.  After receiving the Bronze Star, we have received a Silver Star for each of the following areas: Basic Literacy, Information Literacy, Civic and Social Literacy, Financial Literacy and Health Literacy.  We are now GOLD!