by Compendium News Staff | Feb 18, 2022 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The Whole Kids Foundation is offering $3000 grants to schools and nonprofits to turn outdoor spaces into hands-on learning. Webinars about the program will be held on February 23 and March 7. Application deadline is March 11. Visit the site for more information and...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 16, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Access PA, PA Digital Collections, POWER Library, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Registration for Spring Training is open and will be in-person at the following locations: March 30 – King of Prussia (The Alloy – 301 W Dekalb Pike) March 31 – Scranton (Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel – 700 Lackawanna Ave.) April 4 – State College (Penn Stater...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Libraries are eligible for these PDE Grant programs: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants This is a competitive grant that provides federal funding to establish community learning centers that provide academic, artistic and cultural enrichment opportunities...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2022 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Non-profit organizations serving diverse communities may now apply for the $5 million Non-Profit Security Grant Program to increase security and protection from hate crimes. The deadline is March 2, 2022.
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) has several offering: Educators Making a Difference Grants Grants of up to $2000 are available for schools, libraries and educational organizations to provide diverse titles, host diversity-focused student or community events, or any other...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Author Gerri Almand How a Reluctant RV Wife became an Accidental Author Date: February 23, 2022 12 Noon to 1 PM Have you ever longed for the freedom of the open road? Join us in welcoming travel author Gerri Almand at this author talk. Retired from a 40-year career...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 9, 2022 | Library News, Resources of Interest
New Space is Seven Times Bigger Hellam, PA – Kreutz Creek Library is now open to the public in its new building at 66 Walnut Springs Road in Hellam. The 8,800 square foot structure has been fully renovated into a library and is no longer recognizable as the former...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 8, 2022 | Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
Read about Chester County’s new director, Mary Gazdik, in this Daily Local article.
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 7, 2022 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Video Game Clubs of America (VGCUSA) focuses on establishing gaming clubs in educational settings to assist the socially awkward become socially active through the power of good sportsmanship, gaming, and social and emotional learning. Gaming clubs include all types...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 4, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The newly reopened and renovated Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) is making a personal impact on patrons. Read about the renovations and impact in this Pittsburgh Post Gazette article. Learn more about LAMP.
