Library Tip #48: Use your local library's event calendar and go to the events that interest you! Going to library events is a great way to meet people with similar interests, to stay healthy, and to have fun. Many public libraries will host game clubs, craft clubs, cooking classes, and even yoga classes! You just have to look at the calendar. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of a snowy scene with conifer trees reflecting in a frozen body of water.

You can access our libraries' calendars through each of our libraries' location pages on our website (linked below). Are there any upcoming events that you're excited about? Let us know in the comments!

www.centrecountylibrary.org

#LibraryTips #LibraryEvents #LibSky #InformationLiteracy

🌟 #TipTuesday It's the New Year and time to share some Library Hacks you'll find useful - like ensuring you place holds on all the upcoming titles for the New Year, so you don't miss out!

#LibraryHack #LibraryTips #LibraryLove

Library Tip #62: You don't have to be "smart" to use the library. The only requirement is that you have a desire to find something. This could be the book you want to read, the movie you want to watch, a toy you don't have at home, the bathroom, or just a place to relax. Public libraries are gateways to fulfilling numerous needs for people and all people are welcome inside. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of a parlor with a fireplace and Christmas tree.

What do you want to find at the library?

#LibraryTips #GatewaysToKnowledge #LibraryLife #AllAreWelcome #LibSky

Library Tip #46: Try items at the library before you buy them! Most of us have experienced buying a book, movie, or video game that we were really excited about, but ended up being underwhelmed. Save money and reduce the amount of stuff you have lying around at home by borrowing before you buy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of mint green painted wooden boards with flowers lying on top of them.

What have you tried at the library before you bought it? Tell us in the comments! 👇
#LibraryTips #TryBeforeYouBuy #LibraryLife #LibSky

Library Tip #73: Read books about people who are different from yourself (whether that difference is race, gender, sexual orientation, occupation, or something else)! This kind of reading allows you to consider other people's perspectives privately and can benefit your life in multiple ways. Increased knowledge can change how you act and carry yourself. You may find it easier to connect with people at work or people may just feel more comfortable and accepted around you. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of various pumpkins of different colors (dark orange, bright orange, white, cream, and yellow).

If you're interested in reading more books about people who are different from you, we often recommend arranging your quest around all the different awareness weeks and months of the year. This month is #NativeAmericanAndIndigenousHeritage month!
#LibraryTips #LibSky #BookSky

Library Tip #26: Bring your kids to storytime at the library! Storytime helps to develop children's concentration, social skills, communication skills, imagination and creativity. Attending storytime with your children will also show them that you care about them and their development. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background image of a landscape with a river and trees with fall colors.

Each of our libraries hosts at least 1 #storytime a week for families and children to enjoy! Visit our website to check when they occur.
www.centrecountylibrary.org
#ChildrensLibraryEvents #BasicLiteracy #LibraryTips #LibSky

Library Tip #20: Engage in genealogical research at libraries near you. Many libraries give patrons access to Ancestry.com's "library edition" on site. Some public libraries also have incredible nondigitized genealogical collections; often specific to the area where that library is located. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background image of wheat against a grey sky.

Come visit the #PARoom (open M-F, 12 - 5 PM) inside the #MilesHumesHouse to access our library system's special genealogical collections specific to Central PA!
#CentralPA #Genealogy #LibraryTips #LibSky

Library Tip #38: Read Banned Books or those that have been challenged! Banned and challenged books give us a vocabulary to discuss subjects that we often don't like to talk about. They also give us a safe space to explore topics that typically cause arguments or are shrouded in rumor and gossip. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.

Read banned or challenged books! You can easily borrow copies of books that have been banned or challenged at different libraries or schools by picking one up from our #BannedBookDisplays at the #BellefonteLibrary, #CentreHallAreaBranchLibrary, or #HoltMemorialLibrary.
#BannedBooksWeek #LibraryTips

Library Tip #13: Citing your sources is important for more reasons than worrying about getting in trouble for plagiarism. Every time you cite someone's work, you help them build their professional reputation and show that their work has value. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of open books and sheet music.

Always #citeyoursources! It's important for many more reasons than avoiding plagiarism. It gives value to other's work and shows other people that your assertions are reliable.

#InformationLiteracy #AvoidPlagiarism #LibraryTips #LibSky

Library Tip #72: Check out technological devices at your library! Many libraries allow you to check out things like wifi hotspots, tablets, Chromebooks, cameras and more! Let your library make your learning and creating journey a little easier and more accessible. Centre County Library & Historical Museum. Background of a deciduous trees with yellow and orange leaves during autumn.

At our libraries you can borrow #WiFiHotspots, tablets, #CDPlayers, #VideoMagnifiers, and more!

#LibrariesProvideTechology #LibraryTips #BorrowForFREEWithYourLibraryCard #LibSky

#TipTuesday!

Want a super simple way to stay organized with collection development? Use Monthly Titlewave Lists—and it’s a game-changer.

Get the full #Titlewave tip from @shannonmmiller.bsky.social here: vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-ti...

#EduSky #LibraryTips

Library Tip #71: Utilize resources at your library to develop greater civic knowledge. In addition to having a plethora of information resources about civics, libraries host programs designed to develop attendee's civic and social literacy and attract civic minded people and groups. Just by spending time at the library and paying attention to its calendar, you'll encounter those events, groups, people, and the resources they bring along! Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. American flag background.

Let the library power your civic learning! Stop by one of our branches today and check out a book about a political or governmental topic that interests you today.
#CivicAndSocialLiteracy #LibraryResources #LibraryTips #LibSky

Library Tip #20: Engage in genealogical research at libraries near you. Many libraries give patrons access to Ancestry.com's "library edition" on site. Some public libraries also have incredible nondigitized genealogical collections; often specific to the area where that library is located. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.

Access the library edition of Ancestry.com onsite at our locations in Bellefonte, Centre Hall, or Philipsburg. Our extensive paper genealogical records are also available at the #PARoom between 12 and 5 PM M-F. These resources are provided to you for FREE!
#LibraryTips #Geneaology #FamilyHistory

Library Tip #35: If you don't already have a library card, get one! One Library card often gets you access to more information and books than is available at your physical library. It's a form of ID AND it gets you free stuff. What could be better? Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background image of autumn leaves on the ground.

Happy #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! If you don't already have a library card, get yourself one! You can sign up for a #librarycard in our library system if you live, work, or go to school in #CentreCountyPA by following the link below:

www.centrecountylibrary.org/librarycarda...

#LibraryTips #LibSky

Library Tip #48: Use your local library's event calendar and go to the events that interest you! Going to library events is a great way to meet people with similar interests, to stay healthy, and to have fun. Many public libraries will host game clubs, craft clubs, cooking classes, and even yoga classes! You just have to look at the calendar. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background image of a sunset over a body of water.

Our libraries actually have 3 event calendars: one for the #BellefonteLibrary, #CentreHallAreaBranchLibrary, and #HoltMemorialLibrary. You can check them out be visiting our website and then going to the relevant location webpage.
www.centrecountylibrary.org
#LibraryCalendars #LibraryTips

Library Tip #70: Visit the public library to improve your mood. In our world, its easy to feel down and lonely. Thankfully, public library visits can be easy mood boosts and are FREE. Libraries are clean, quiet, temperature controlled, decorated, have free WiFi, and have bathrooms. Library staff are paid to assist patrons and treat them kindly. Other library visitors are typically also in a good mood due to the environment and are more likely to have positive interactions with others. The multitude of books and other resources inside are an added bonus! Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.

Need a mental pick-me-up? Just visit your local library! Libraries are a place to connect and peacefully relax just as much as they are places to study and find informational materials.
#LibraryTips #LibrariesAsSanctuaries #LibSky #LibrariesAreForEveryone #ImproveYourMood

Library Tip #24: Do you want to learn more about your local community? Just go to the library! You can check out the community bulletin boards and newsletters there to learn about local groups, volunteer opportunities, and events. Other patrons and librarians can also be great sources of local news. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background image of garden planters with green plants growing inside.

Libraries are places for books and much more! They are also places of community and local news transfer. What examples of local information and news have you learned at your library?
#LibraryTips #LocalNews #PublicLibrary #BooksAndMore #LibrariesAreCommunitySpaces #LibSky

Library Tip #11: Are you spending too much money on your newspaper and magazine subscriptions? Cancel the ones you only read occasionally and then read them through your local library. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of pink and orange clouds.

You can access hundreds of magazines for free right now on the #LibbyApp with your Centre County Library card! Try it out by clicking the link below:

libbyapp.com/library/cent...

#LibraryTips #emagazines #FREEwithyourlibrarycard #LibSky

Library Tip #54: Use the library's catalog on their website! You can use it at the library and at home. When you use the catalog at the library, you can even ask library staff to show you how to use it more efficiently. The catalog can help you find all sorts of things. It's like scrolling through your favorite subscription streaming service, except it's free! Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background image of a flower covered mountain top.

A #librarycatalog is a very useful tool that every library user should utilize. At our library system, patrons can search through library items that exist at 5 different libraries throughout #CentreCountyPA 😀💻

search.centrecountylibrary.org

#LibraryTips #InformationLiteracy

Library Tip #63: Have you heard of the magazine, Book Page? It's a really cool publication that many libraries and book stores subscribe to that has book reviews, author interviews, and recommendations. Reading it is a great way to find out about new books coming out that you might like! Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background image of water droplets.

You can pick up the BookPage magazine for free at the #BellefonteLibrary, #CentreHallAreaBranchLibrary and #HoltMemorialLibrary! Flip through it to find what books you'd like to request/borrow next. If you can't find it, just ask the library staff at the circulation desk!
#LibSky #LibraryTips

Library Tip #24: Do you want to learn more about your local community? Just go to the library! You can check out the community bulletin boards and newsletters there to learn about local groups, volunteer opportunities, and events. Other patrons and librarians can also be great sources of local news. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background closeup image of white tulips.

At our locations, you can learn about what is going on in your community now, and what has gone on in the past. Part of our mission is to preserve local heritage, and we take that seriously by shelving local history books and more.
#LocalNews #LocalHistory #LibraryTips #LibSky

Library Tip #46: Try items at the library before you buy them! Most of us have experienced buying a book, movie, or video game that we were really excited about, but ended up being underwhelmed. Save money and reduce the amount of stuff you have lying around at home by borrowing before you buy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.

#TryBeforeYouBuy! Our libraries have new books, movies, and more available for check out at no cost to you (as long as you return them). If you are excited about, but unsure if you will like a new piece of media, just borrow it from the library first.
#BooksAndMore #LibraryTips #LibSky

Library Tip #2: Need to print or fax something? Use your library. You'll get the job done and support the library too! Centre County Library & Historical Museum. Background picture of pink tulips and blue hyacinths.

Each of our locations in #BellefontePA, #CentreHallPA, and #PhilipsburgPA offers printing, faxing, and scanning services for a small fee. Stop by next time you are in need of one of these services. Our staff are happy to help.
#LibraryServices #LibraryTips #FaxServices

Library Tip #6: Want to read more? Read e-books instead of scrolling through social media. You can get them for free by linking your library cards to the Libby app. Centre County Library & Historical Museum. Background photo of a coffee cup on a ledge overlooking a misty forest.

You can browse #ebooks on the #LibbyApp that you can access for free with your #librarycard. Start searching through the app for your next book rather than doom scrolling here. Visit our website to access the Libby app.
www.centrecountylibrary.org/ebooks-digit...
#LibraryTips #InformationLiteracy

Library Tip #65: If you love your public library, tell people. Your words can encourage others to use the library and convince them of its importance. Tell your friends, family, and political representatives. Your voice has power just like the books you read and the movies you watch. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of purple and white flowers.

Shout your library love from the rooftops! Your voice encourages more library usage and shows the continued relevance of the library. It's also a great way to celebrate the upcoming #NationalLibraryWeek (April 6 - 12).

#LibraryTips #LibraryAdvocacy #LibrariesMatter #LibSky

Library Tip #13: Citing your sources is important for more reasons than worrying about getting in trouble for plagiarism. Every time you cite someone's work, you help them build their professional reputation and show that their work has value. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.

As a related tip: make sure to check the sources that AI cites if they are available. AI does not always synthesize or summarize the information correctly. Checking the sources helps to ensure you're aware of the truth and value of the original source and creator.
#LibraryTips #InformationLiteracy

Library Tip #26: Bring your kids to storytime at the library! Storytime helps to develop children's concentration, social skills, communication skills, imagination and creativity. Attending storytime with your children will also show them that you care about them and their development. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of a tree with light pink flowers.

Families can attend storytime at least once a week at the #BellefonteLibrary, #CentreHallAreaBranchLibrary, or #HoltMemorialLibrary. Check the location calendars on our website for more information!
www.centrecountylibrary.org/all-locations

#LibraryTips #LibSky

Library Tip #46: Try items at the library before you buy them! Most of us have experienced buying a book, movie, or video game that we were really excited about, but ended up being underwhelmed. Save money and reduce the amount of stuff you have lying around at home by borrowing before you buy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.

What items have you tried from the library and then bought? What items were you excited about, tried at the library, and then found them underwhelming? Tell us in the comments!
#LibraryTips #TryBeforeYouBuy #BorrowFromTheLibrary #NoSpendMarch #LibSky

Library Tip #51: If a nonfiction book includes an index, use it when you are browsing for books at the library! Many times, a book that is about a broader topic than what you are looking for will actually have information about your topic of interest inside. All you have to do is find that topic in the index and then turn to the page of the book that it references. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of bookshelves and soft lighting.

Make sure to identify your specific topic of interest and the more general topic of interest it falls under when researching and learning. This will help you find the most resources at the library, on the internet, and in databases!
#InformationLiteracy #LibSky #LibraryTips #ResearchTips