PALS: the 2004 winner of the AARP Library Services to Older Adults Award, sponsored by Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) and Highmark PALS (People Able to Lend Support) Program, a volunteer program that offers in-home services and quilting clubs in addition to PALS Book Clubs.
PALS Book Clubs bring older adults together monthly for a stimulating conversation about a bestselling title and social interaction with their peers. Each month libraries receive 12 copies of a best seller, two of which are large print when available, and one audio book when available for the book club. Participants can then collect their new book any time after the 1st of each month.
PALS Book Clubs are taking place in senior high rises, senior centers and ACLA libraries
across the county. Book selections are determined once a year and are based on
recommendations by members with help from Barnes & Noble Booksellers.
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last revised: 1/1/13