Welcome!
A library outranks any one thing a community can do to benefit its people.
~ Andrew Carnegie
Mission
Persuade public officials that libraries are essential community services
Collaborate with other library associations, agencies, and community groups
Be a voice for improved library funding and appropriate legislation
Lead efforts to encourage, train, and support library Friends
About PCBL
PCBL is an organization of advocates that speak for libraries throughout Pennsylvania. Membership is open to anyone who wants to see strong, well funded libraries with the best possible library service for all of Pennsylvania's citizens. This roster includes librarians, trustees of libraries, government officials and friends of libraries, as well as the lay citizen user of libraries.
Members are kept up to date on legislative information and actions as they pertain to Pennsylvania libraries; have opportunities to attend library advocacy and library fundraising workshops; and receive information about events, programs, and issues of interest to library advocates.
News
Change of Address
Join us in welcoming our new Executive Secretary, Sue Miller!
Our new mailing address is:
Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries
PO Box 12822
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
990 Forms Due March 20, 2021
Your deadline to submit the 990 forms and supplemental information and
your check for your 2021 dues ($125) is March 20, 2021.
Your prompt response equals how fast our auditor gets our 990-form done and back to us!
Email pcblpa@gmail.com or call 1-800-870-3858 with questions.
Change of Address
Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries
P.O. Box 12822
Pittsburgh, PA 15241