The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries is again offering a grant opportunity for school libraries. The grant is for up to $7000 and all grant dollars are to be spent for books, e-books or magazines/serials in print, Braille or audio form. There are also eligibility requirements to consider, one being that “at least 85% of the school’s student population must qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL).” Make sure you review all the requirements before you apply! The deadline is December 14th 2015. Last year 131 grants were awarded out of the 538 applications. That’s a 25% success rate!
Create the coders of tomorrow with help from the Coder Dojo of St. Cloud! They are hosting an event where mentors will promote and help kids code. Ages 8-17 are welcome and may work on all types of coding ranging from Scratch to Python. Currently, it’s open house style so no registration is necessary! The Dojo has recently moved to the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center on the St. Cloud State University (SCSU) campus. The first chance to get kids coding will be on October 24th at 1:00 pm.
Can teens find quiet spaces for reading and studying in your library and vibrant spaces for hanging out, socializing, and creative activities?
Do you avoid charging fines and other penalties that can keep teens away from the library?
Do teens help you decide what you stock in the library?
Are you fighting against the stereotype of libraries as just book providers?
Are you going to where the teens are (outside of the library) to market your services?
Are you working to ensure that all library staff exhibit positive, welcoming attitudes toward teens?
Are your policies framed in positive language?
Are you matching your services to your teen community’s unique needs?
Do you provide opportunities for teens to demonstrate their knowledge and accomplishments, such as avenues for displaying teen fiction, teen photography, teen computer game designs, teen music compositions and performances, etc.?
Do you work hard to bring the teens in your community together at your library, either face-to-face or online?
Can teens find quiet spaces for reading and studying in your library and vibrant spaces for hanging out, socializing, and creative activities?
Do you avoid charging fines and other penalties that can keep teens away from the library?
Do teens help you decide what you stock in the library?
Are you fighting against the stereotype of libraries as just book providers?
Are you going to where the teens are (outside of the library) to market your services?
Are you working to ensure that all library staff exhibit positive, welcoming attitudes toward teens?
Are your policies framed in positive language?
Are you matching your services to your teen community’s unique needs?
Do you provide opportunities for teens to demonstrate their knowledge and accomplishments, such as avenues for displaying teen fiction, teen photography, teen computer game designs, teen music compositions and performances, etc.?
Do you work hard to bring the teens in your community together at your library, either face-to-face or online?
The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries is again offering a grant opportunity for school libraries. The grant is for up to $7000 and all grant dollars are to be spent for books, e-books or magazines/serials in print, Braille or audio form. There are also eligibility requirements to consider, one being that “at least 85% of the school’s student population must qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL).” Make sure you review all the requirements before you apply! The deadline is December 14th 2015. Last year 131 grants were awarded out of the 538 applications. That’s a 25% success rate!
