The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) is an organization based in Western Pennsylvania that strives to provide Allegheny County's residents with the premier library system in the state. Formed in 1991, as an effort to encourage county libraries to collaborate and share resources, ACLA became recognized as a non-profit in 1994. ACLA is based in Pittsburgh's West End neighborhood.
ACLA's stated mission is to pursue, provide and promote the highest quality public library service possible for all residents of Allegheny County through collaboration, cooperation and coordination. ACLA has 45 member libraries.
Read more about Allegheny County Library Association: History of ACLA, ACLA Board of Directors; 2011, Allegheny County Library Association Library Members
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