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2019 Library of Congress Literacy Awards

January 24, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest

The Library of Congress invites organizations committed to the advancement of literacy to apply for the 2019 Library of Congress Literacy Awards. Applications will be accepted from January 14 to March 8, 2019. Created and supported by philanthropist David M. Rubenstein, the Literacy...

NewsGuard Information and Webinar

January 3, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

NewsGuard is launching its News Literacy Partnership, which is sponsored by Microsoft, and is teaming up with universities, libraries and K-12 schools across the country. Learn about the FREE browser extension, NewsGuard, which reviews and rates news and information for credibility...

Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit: Includes Bookmarks and More!

November 30, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit is research based and created for librarians to help parents prepare children ages 0 to 8 for success in school and life. The toolkit includes a position paper, a promising practice guide, case studies and bookmarks, which contain tips for...

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PALS Writing Group: Welcome to the Library is Information Literacy Program!

November 16, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest

  by Meghan Lynch Business Outreach Librarian Chester County Library The Welcome to the Library program at the Chester County Library in Exton, PA, was inspired by the realization that although new library card holders are given a lot of literature about various library programs...

Did You Miss These WJ Webinars?

November 2, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Data, Immigration, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

Six WebJunction webinars were offered during the past three months and, and if you missed any of the events, the recordings can be found in the WebJunction Course Catalog. Here are the titles and links to the event listings on WebJunction: Laying Out the Welcome Mat: Asset Mapping...

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Chester County Library Director Receives Award

October 30, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Library News

On October 26th, Marguerite Dube, Director of the Chester County Library and its Henrietta Hankin Branch, was honored at the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) 39th Annual Award Gala. Marguerite received the 2018 Difference of One Award for her dedication...

York County Libraries Offers Graduation with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

October 2, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest

Read about York County Libraries‘ 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. See another posting!   ...

Storyline Online offers FREE Streaming Videos of Children’s Books

October 1, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation streams videos featuring well-known actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.  This award-winning children’s literacy website is Storyline Online. The site also offers activity guides.  Click on the photo of...

Grant for Innovative Approaches to Literacy

April 25, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

 May 18 is the deadline for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program funding.  The program supports programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies and schools. The...

Mother Goose on the Loose® Workshops

March 13, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

Mother Goose on the Loose® Workshops Explore scientific findings regarding child development, experience a live Mother Goose on the Loose session, and learn how to easily plan and present your own program. Mother Goose on the Loose is an award winning early literacy program that...