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.
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
A library outranks any one thing a community can do to benefit its people.
~ Andrew Carnegie
2022 tax information, highlights from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and more!
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