Cumberland County Library System Foundation

Colleen Moore, Director of Youth Services at the Jeffrey W. and Jo Anne R. Coy Public Library of Shippensburg, has been named March 2025 Employee of the Month Mechanicsburg, Pa. – Colleen Moore, Director of Youth Services at the Jeffrey W. and Jo Anne R. Coy Public Library of Shippensburg, has been named Employee of the Month for March 2025 by the Cumberland County Library System Foundation. Employee of the Month nominations are open to the public and celebrate outstanding customer service. Exemplary Library System employees are nominated by patrons, peers, and co-workers. Colleen was nominated by her co-worker Amy Culbertson, who wrote, “Colleen is an amazing library employee. Not only does she lead creative activities for youth, but she is an active part of book clubs as well and is a knowledgeable resource for reading material. She's the reason I have explored Middle grade and YA titles.” CCLS Executive Director Carolyn Blatchley chimed in, “Colleen grew up in the Coy Library, attending programs in the basement, so it is exciting to see her leading a greatly expanded and dynamic youth experience located in the new wing.” Colleen loves talking about books and reading, and even has a personal YouTube channel. She engages kids with block parties, leads a Chapter Book Club at the library for 8-12 year olds, has a thriving weekly Teen Scene, and extends her love of ducks and Bluey in her early childhood programming. Colleen joined the library in August 2023. She is a graduate of Southern Virginia University and earned her master’s in Library Science at PennWest Clarion. The Coy Public Library of Shippensburg is a member of the Cumberland County Library System, which provides technical, financial, administrative, and training support to the public libraries in Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Library System Foundation started recognizing Library System Employees of the Month in July 2022. The Library Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization committed to supporting the Cumberland County Library System and public libraries in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Governed by a volunteer board of directors representing the member libraries and the community at large, the Library Foundation is also an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), approved to receive Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program contributions for the Summer Learning and School-Year STEM programs. XXX Photo: Colleen Moore

Colleen Moore, Director of Youth Services at the Jeffrey W. and Jo Anne R. Coy Public Library of Shippensburg, has been named March 2025 Employee of the Month Mechanicsburg, Pa. – Colleen Moore, Director of Youth Services at the Jeffrey W. and Jo Anne R. Coy Public Library of Shippensburg, has been named Employee of the Month for March 2025 by the Cumberland County Library System Foundation. Employee of the Month nominations are open to the public and celebrate outstanding customer service. Exemplary Library System employees are nominated by patrons, peers, and co-workers. Colleen was nominated by her co-worker Amy Culbertson, who wrote, “Colleen is an amazing library employee. Not only does she lead creative activities for youth, but she is an active part of book clubs as well and is a knowledgeable resource for reading material. She's the reason I have explored Middle grade and YA titles.” CCLS Executive Director Carolyn Blatchley chimed in, “Colleen grew up in the Coy Library, attending programs in the basement, so it is exciting to see her leading a greatly expanded and dynamic youth experience located in the new wing.” Colleen loves talking about books and reading, and even has a personal YouTube channel. She engages kids with block parties, leads a Chapter Book Club at the library for 8-12 year olds, has a thriving weekly Teen Scene, and extends her love of ducks and Bluey in her early childhood programming. Colleen joined the library in August 2023. She is a graduate of Southern Virginia University and earned her master’s in Library Science at PennWest Clarion. The Coy Public Library of Shippensburg is a member of the Cumberland County Library System, which provides technical, financial, administrative, and training support to the public libraries in Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Library System Foundation started recognizing Library System Employees of the Month in July 2022. The Library Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization committed to supporting the Cumberland County Library System and public libraries in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Governed by a volunteer board of directors representing the member libraries and the community at large, the Library Foundation is also an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), approved to receive Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program contributions for the Summer Learning and School-Year STEM programs. XXX Photo: Colleen Moore

Thank You, Lewisburg Children’s Museum! Thank you to the Lewisburg Children’s Museum for supporting the Cumberland County Library System's Summer Learning Program. The Summer Learning Program is a series of free programs and activities designed to foster a love of reading and to develop or refine reading, writing, and learning skills. Participants earn prizes for reaching their summer reading goals. Summer reading programs help to stave off the "summer slide," the loss of learning that occurs when school is closed for the summer. The theme for 2025 is "Color Our World," and programs take place throughout June, July, and August at all of Cumberland County's public libraries. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dWjN5Qf

Thank You, Adventure Sports in Hershey! Thank you to Adventure Sports in Hershey for supporting the Cumberland County Library System's Summer Learning Program. The Summer Learning Program is a series of free programs and activities designed to foster a love of reading and to develop or refine reading, writing, and learning skills. Participants earn prizes for reaching their summer reading goals. Summer reading programs help to stave off the "summer slide," the loss of learning that occurs when school is closed for the summer. The theme for 2025 is "Color Our World," and programs take place throughout June, July, and August at all of Cumberland County's public libraries. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dWjN5Qf ?

Thank You, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm! Thank you to the Cherry Crest Adventure Farm for supporting the Cumberland County Library System's Summer Learning Program. The Summer Learning Program is a series of free programs and activities designed to foster a love of reading and to develop or refine reading, writing, and learning skills. Participants earn prizes for reaching their summer reading goals. Summer reading programs help to stave off the "summer slide," the loss of learning that occurs when school is closed for the summer. The theme for 2025 is "Color Our World," and programs take place throughout June, July, and August at all of Cumberland County's public libraries. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dWjN5Qf

Thank You, Wawa Foundation! Thank you to the Wawa Foundation for supporting the Cumberland County Library System's Summer Learning Program. The Summer Learning Program is a series of free programs and activities designed to foster a love of reading and to develop or refine reading, writing, and learning skills. Participants earn prizes for reaching their summer reading goals. Summer reading programs help to stave off the "summer slide," the loss of learning that occurs when school is closed for the summer. The theme for 2025 is "Color Our World," and programs take place throughout June, July, and August at all of Cumberland County's public libraries. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dWjN5Qf

Thank You, Burpee Seeds! Thank you to the W. Atlee Burpee Company for supporting the Cumberland County Library System's Summer Learning Program. The Summer Learning Program is a series of free programs and activities designed to foster a love of reading and to develop or refine reading, writing, and learning skills. Participants earn prizes for reaching their summer reading goals. Summer reading programs help to stave off the "summer slide," the loss of learning that occurs when school is closed for the summer. The theme for 2025 is "Color Our World," and programs take place throughout June, July, and August at all of Cumberland County's public libraries. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dWjN5Qf

Thank You, Montage Mountain! Thank you to Montage Mountain for supporting the Cumberland County Library System's Summer Learning Program. The Summer Learning Program is a series of free programs and activities designed to foster a love of reading and to develop or refine reading, writing, and learning skills. Participants earn prizes for reaching their summer reading goals. Summer reading programs help to stave off the "summer slide," the loss of learning that occurs when school is closed for the summer. The theme for 2025 is "Color Our World," and programs take place throughout June, July, and August at all of Cumberland County's public libraries. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dWjN5Qf

Rebecca Rosato, Public Services Librarian at the New Cumberland Public Library, Named February 2025 Employee of the Month Mechanicsburg, Pa. – Rebecca Rosato has been named Employee of the Month for February 2025 by the Cumberland County Library System Foundation. Jamie Albrecht wrote, “After the departure of our library director, Rebecca stepped into a leadership role in our library guiding all of us through many transitions - the loss of a director and the oversight of a large renovation. She certainly did not have to take on the load that she did, but she did so willingly and gracefully. She has managed to keep our library running smoothly through all the changes. We are so lucky to have her!” Katie Putnam wrote, “We have had quite the unusual few weeks at New Cumberland Library with extended closings for renovations. Rebecca has been instrumental in making sure things run smoothly, including finding creative and unique solutions to help us continue to serve our patrons during the renovations. She is always a calm, helpful presence and I have been grateful for her kindness and leadership during renovations AND our time without a director.” Emily Young stated, “She was dedicated to being the leader the library needed to get us through a period of change. Rebecca is loved and deeply valued by her coworkers and community, and she is a tremendous asset to the Cumberland County Library System.” Eileen Baylor wrote, “In addition to performing her own job in a superior manner each day, Rebecca stepped up (for the second time in 18 months) to act as library director.?In the past two months Rebecca coordinated a major renovation of the library.?She displayed poise and grace when dealing with the many challenges which came up during this time.?Rebecca is wise beyond her years.?She is a great leader.?Her dedication to our library is apparent in everything she does.” Bonnie Morton included, “Rebecca is very knowledgeable about everything here at New Cumberland Public Library.?Her quiet, unassuming leadership is very effective.?I really appreciate her friendly and helpful manner.?Rebecca is a joy to work for!” Nancy Martin added, “Rebecca has done a wonderful job of managing the library during our time without a director.?She took control of the library renovation project and kept things going to its successful completion working with the contractors, electricians, etc.?The renovation required the movement of thousands of books both before and after the project and Rebecca scheduled staff to accomplish this and other required tasks.?Rebecca is an asset to this library and should be recognized for all she contributes to enable us to provide service to our patrons.” Finally, Jennifer Mehalick comments, “Through all the changes over the past few months, Rebecca has been organized, adaptable, and resilient. Her commitment to our library is admirable and she deserves to be recognized for all of her hard work!”

Tabitha Levesque, Youth Services Staffer at Cleve J. Fredricksen Public Library, Named January 2025 Employee of the Month Mechanicsburg, Pa. – Tabitha Levesque, Youth Services Staffer at Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill, has been named Employee of the Month for January 2025 by the Cumberland County Library System Foundation. Employee of the Month nominations are open to the public and celebrate outstanding customer service. Exemplary Library System employees are nominated by patrons, peers, and co-workers. Tabitha was nominated by her co-worker Anna Stambaugh, who wrote, “Tabitha is one of the main reasons why the Children's Department at Fredricksen is so great.” From the care she puts into her work to her leadership in creating crafts and her interactions with the kiddos that come into the library, parents, her coworkers, and fish friends, Tabitha’s work is just outstanding. Anna’s nomination continues, “Tabitha is always there for everyone by helping cover other staff members’ shifts, making sure that there are enough stickers for our kiddos that come in, making individual connections with all of the families, creating different weekly inclusive crafts for our patrons, and just being the most friendly and compassionate person I know.” Finally, “Outside of work, Tabitha also works at another library in the town she grew up in and goes to college, which is an amazing feat.” Anna observes that Tabitha juggles both jobs with ease and joy. Fredricksen Library is a member of the Cumberland County Library System, which provides technical, financial, administrative, and training support to the public libraries in Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Library System Foundation started recognizing Library System Employees of the Month in July 2022. The Library Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization committed to supporting the Cumberland County Library System and public libraries in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Governed by a 12-member volunteer board of directors representing the member libraries and the community at large, the Library Foundation is also an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), approved to receive Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program contributions for the Summer Learning and School-Year STEM programs.