Message from Tami Lee, Director of State Library Services  On behalf of the staff at State Library Services, we would like to express our immense gratitude for the work that you do! 2022 has been a challenging year and Minnesota libraries of all types continue to meet these challenges with an unwavering dedication to providing innovative and equitable access to information, promoting civic and cultural engagement, supporting economic growth and facilitating lifelong learning. State Library Services looks forward to supporting the work of libraries, library staff and library support agencies in the coming year. Best wishes for the holiday season! Updates from the State Early Learning Nature Series  Embrace the winter through a new webinar series on outdoor and nature-based learning sponsored by the Early Learning Division at the Minnesota Department of Education. There are six webinars in all. Here are three upcoming webinars: Curriculum Planning & Assessment with Nature in Mind | January 23, 2023 | 6:30–8 p.m. Register for January 23 meeting Adventure One: Exploring Nature as a Teacher for Social Emotional Development and Social Systems | Monday, February 6, 2023 | 6:30–8 p.m. Register for February 6 meeting Adventure Two: Exploring Nature as a Teacher for Language, Literacy, Communication, Creativity and the Arts | Monday, February 27, 2023 | 6:30–8 p.m. Register for February 27 meeting Internet for All: Connecting One Minnesota  Mark your calendars for this event being held at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. This event will bring together local governments, community leaders, industry, state and federal representatives, and other critical partners from around the state to learn about and discuss key programs that are aimed at expanding broadband infrastructure and promoting digital equity for our residents. This free event will be held in-person and virtually. For information about registering, stay tuned to the Office of Broadband Development. |
Updates From Our Partners ALA Grants for Library Programming  This could be your year! The American Library Association’s Public Programs Office just re-opened two annual grants dedicated to library programming and community engagement. The Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant will provide two libraries with $2,000 to expand their community engagement efforts. More details can be found here: https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/LTCEG. The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant aims to help ease library budget challenges by awarding three libraries $2,500 to support a proposed program, program series, or programming effort. More details can be found here: https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/PeggyBarberGrant Applications for both grants close on February 1, 2023. If you have questions about either opportunity, please email publicprograms@ala.org. Native American Library Services Basic Grants  The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for Native American Library Services Basic grants through March 1, 2023. Native American Library Services Basic grants are noncompetitive one-year grants of $6,000 to $10,000, which can include up to $3,000 in eligible professional education and assessment activities or travel. Grants may be used to buy library materials, renew subscriptions, fund salaries and training, provide internet connectivity and computers, or purchase library furnishings, for example. The grants are available to federally recognized Native American tribes and Native Alaskan villages, corporations, and regional corporations and are designed to support existing operations and maintain core services of tribal and Native village libraries. Potential applicants can learn more about the FY 2023 application process in an on-demand webinar. Application materials can be found on the grant program page. Back to Top Photo/illustration credits: chicabubble, Camila Seves Espasandin |
| About State Library Services State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), partners with libraries to achieve equity and excellence in our collective work for Minnesotans. Division staff are consultants who help libraries plan, develop and implement high-quality services that address community needs. State Library Services administers federal grant, state aid, and state grant programs that benefit all types of libraries. |
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