by Corri Hines | Jan 16, 2025 | BLD News, Children's Services, Teen, Youth
Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz,...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 16, 2021 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
One hundred public and school libraries will receive FREE books and resources through an effort to distribute diverse and inclusive financial literacy resources for children and young people. The giveaway is offered by the American Library Association (ALA) in...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 1, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
ALA has announced a new grant for libraries designed to spark conversations about American history and culture through an examination of the women’s suffrage movement. To qualify for this grant, the applying institution must be a library (public, tribal, school,...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 19, 2021 | Broadband, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
In order to address Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) concerns unique to library applicants, the American Library Association (ALA), the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), and the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) recently co-hosted an...
by Compendium News Staff | Jun 23, 2021 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries
ALA is looking for libraries in Pennsylvania to apply for NASA@ My Library. NASA@ My Library is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education initiative that will increase and enhance STEAM learning opportunities for library patrons throughout...
