PA Forward

PA Forward, an initiative of the PA Library Association, is designed to change the way people think about libraries!

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

The Department of State wants to ensure that every registered voter can make their voice heard and cast their ballot safely and securely. Questions about voting?
☎️ Call our voter hotline, 1-877-868-3772, or visit https://t.co/cHN9zCjPIp.

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

Voter intimidation is illegal at the polls and ballot drop boxes. You can help protect the safety and integrity of our elections. Report any voter intimidation or harassment you witness. Notify an election worker and contact our year-round voter information hotline at 1-877-868-3772.

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

If you are voting in Pennsylvania for the first time or if you are voting at a new polling place, you must show proper proof of identification. Acceptable ID includes both photo and non-photo ID.

Learn more: https://t.co/VAlNX5ifyM

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

Mail ballot voters, make sure you:

✅ Seal your ballot inside both provided envelopes;
✅ Sign and write the current date on the outer return envelope;
✅ Return your ballot BEFORE 8 p.m. on Election Day.

🗳️ Learn more at https://t.co/iCll5K6SpX.

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

The Department of State wants to ensure that every registered voter can make their voice heard and cast their ballot safely and securely. Questions about voting?

☎️ Call our voter hotline, 1-877-868-3772, or visit https://t.co/cHN9zCjPIp.

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

Pennsylvania elections are free, fair, safe, and secure — and every vote cast in all 67 counties is recorded on a voter-verifiable paper ballot.

🗳️ Learn about your county’s voting system before making your plan to vote: https://t.co/2qWQr6t9G9

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

Secretary Al Schmidt reminded registered Pennsylvania voters planning to vote by mail ballot in the May 19 primary election that they must apply for their ballot online or in person by May 12.

Read more: https://t.co/IqP1G5SU9N

[CCAP @PACountiesGR]

The May 19 Primary Election is less than a month away. Counties are currently preparing absentee and mail-in ballots, mailing and receiving military and overseas ballots, educating voters on timelines and rules, and recruiting and training poll workers. The deadline for voter registration for the Primary is May 4, 2026.  The last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot is May 12, 2026.

To register or check a voter registration status, find a county election office, verify a polling location or review other election information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of State’s website. https://t.co/f9X8Twja07

[Auditor General Tim DeFoor @PAAuditorGen]

🎉It’s #NationalLibraryWeek and #MoneySmartMonday with Jessica Miller, the director of @cjfredricksen in Camp Hill, PA!

She says, “Education is everything. Your local library has a wealth of materials that can help you reach your goals.”

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

"When Pennsylvania holds its 2026 primary election on May 19, thousands of poll workers will ensure that voting runs smoothly — and you could be one of them."
https://t.co/AqWyGNsrzt

[PA Forward @PAForward5]

This is a great partnership between PA Forward(r) and AIA-PA! Programs are happening in 44 libraries and 20+ counties!
Library hosts program showcasing design and inspiring future architects https://t.co/2BYUfVsobX

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

Whether you’re voting by mail ballot or in person at the polls on Election Day, it’s important that you make your voice heard. Make note of these important dates:

🗓️ May 4 – Last day to register to vote in the primary election: https://t.co/cFezv1k3eP

🗓️ May 12 – Last day to apply for a mail ballot: https://t.co/AlF3e82EWA

🗓️ May 19 – Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m.: https://t.co/oAQF0CyigS

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

Secretary Al Schmidt today reminded registered Pennsylvania voters who want to vote by mail that they have until May 12 to apply for their ballot for the May 19 primary election.

Read more: https://t.co/741668Pz4m

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

To be eligible to register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must be...

✅ a U.S. citizen
✅ a PA resident for at least 30 days
✅ at least 18 years old by the next election

🗳️ If you checked all these boxes, then you can register at https://t.co/LY233JAXuZ.

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

Are you #ReadyToVotePA? Check out our voter education toolkit with graphics in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russian on our website: https://t.co/rOTaOgyMKt

[PA Department of State @PAStateDept]

Pennsylvania’s mail ballots are not “emergency backup ballots.”  Requesting and returning a mail ballot will make a voter ineligible to vote by regular ballot at the polls. Learn more at https://t.co/ctyqzTVR86.

[PHEAA Financial Aid @PHEAAaid]

Pennsylvania honors the service and sacrifice of public servants and their families.

Through the PA Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program (PEGP), eligible students may receive education benefits for the 2025-26 academic year.

The application deadline is fast approaching at the end of the month, so if you or someone you know may qualify, be sure to submit an application now at https://t.co/WOxdV7YVPr

[Auditor General Tim DeFoor @PAAuditorGen]

💲🎁The holiday spending season is here – time to put those #BeMoneySmart skills to work!
Check our website for more financial literacy resources.
https://t.co/hBDj5XEgXJ

[PHEAA Financial Aid @PHEAAaid]

PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partners return for another Financial Aid 101 presentation.

Don't miss out on learning the types of aid available, how to apply, and the best ways to keep your education affordable.

🍂 Register to join today at https://t.co/2cUAUUgnEc

[PA Forward @PAForward5]

Pictured: Autumn Karns, Benson Memorial Library, Rick Miller, Osterhaut Memorial Library, Karla Trout, 2025 PaLA President, Mary Jordan, Hazleton Public Library, Julie Diaz, Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library, Kit Kuchinski, Eastern Monroe Public Library.

[PA Forward @PAForward5]

2025 PA Forward® Adult Literacy Programming Awards