by Compendium News Staff | Dec 21, 2018 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The Abington Township Public Library (ATPL) has launched micro:bits, a new technology item available for borrowing. For ages 10 and up, a micro:bit is a pocket-size programmable micro-controller, enabling young people to get creative with technology through coding,...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 19, 2018 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Infisys Foundation’s Infymakers Awards Contest is open from January 8 to February 21, 2019. Ten organizations will win a $10,000 grant. Learn more.
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 17, 2018 | Children's Services, Library News, PA Forward, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
By Stephanie Bragg, Children’s Librarian Paoli Library The biggest buzzword of the decade in children’s learning is STEM, or STEAM or STREAM, or whichever letters one may choose to represent. For those who may be unaware, the general concept is learning in the...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 28, 2018 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
American Honda Foundation Check out the guidelines for STEM grants. The grant range is $20,000 to $75,000. Applications are accepted 3 times a year. Next deadline is in February 2019. Saxena Visit the Saxena website to learn about STEM grants in the range of $5,000...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 16, 2018 | Children's Services, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest
Environmental Education Grants Available I’m pleased to announce that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the availability of grants as part of its Environmental Education Grant Program. Libraries are eligible to apply as non-profit...
