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Volunteer for the WAPL Annual Conference
It seems we just wrapped up a wonderful WLA conference in Green Bay, but believe it or not, it is time to start planning for WAPL (Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries)! The 2022 WAPL Conference will take place at the Ingleside Resort in Waukesha from May 10-13, 2022.
The WAPL subcommittee is looking for volunteers in many areas.
We are also looking to fill chair or co-chair positions for the committees listed below:
- Conference Committee Chair
- Local Arrangements Chair (Bridges Library System)
- Conference Partnerships Chair
- Programming Chair
- Program Booklet Chair
- Publicity Chair
- Registration Chair
- Technology/Equipment Coordinator
- Book Signing Chair - Anna Zook (Eau Claire library)
If you or someone you know is interested and willing to fill one of the chair positions or volunteer for one of the committees, please reach out to WAPL Chair David Kranz or the past WAPL Conference Chair, Teresa Schmidt by Monday, January 17, 2022.
Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing everyone in the spring. Wishing you all a joyous 2022!
Tracy Vreeke
Nicolet Federated Library System, Director
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Register for Library Legislative Day by January 14
Join your library colleagues at the annual WLA Legislative Day Event on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
The day will start out with a morning session at the Madison Concourse Hotel, followed by appointments with state legislators in the Capitol building. Start gathering your photos & preparing your library stories to share with your legislators.
Register now. The deadline for registration is Friday, January 14 at 5 PM.
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Free Comic Day Library Program Enrollment
Free Comic Book Day isn't until May 7, 2022 BUT here is an opportunity to register as a library to receive free comics for your event if you don't have a local comic book shop. If you qualify, you can enroll in their FCBD Library Program. But you need to hurry. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2022.
Learn more at http://yssevents.blogspot.com/2021/12/free-comic-day-library-program.html,
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National Library Week 2022: Connect with Your Library
The theme for National Library Week 2022 (April 3-9) is "Connect with Your Library."
Free tools for celebrating will be available early in 2022 on the National Library Week webpage.
In the meantime, check out the poster, customizable mini-poster, and bookmarks available at the ALA Store.
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Director, Door County Library
Library Director - Door County Library
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, 54235
Full Time - $40.39 Hourly
General Summary of Position: Responsible for the administration of the Door County Library System with branch libraries in Washington Island, Sister Bay, Ephraim, Fish Creek, Egg Harbor, Baileys Harbor, Forestville and Sturgeon Bay. Oversight and administration of the Door County Museum and Archives. Responsible for providing truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
Get more details at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/codoor/jobs/3349785/library-director.
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Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant
ALA invites library workers to apply for the Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant, an annual award supporting innovative and meaningful community engagement efforts in libraries.
Applications will be accepted between December 1, 2021, and February 1, 2022. View the full award guidelines and apply online at www.ala.org/LTCEG.
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Creative Communities Project Grants
The Wisconsin Arts Board is currently accepting Phase 1 applications for Creative Communities project grants. The Phase 1 application deadline is 3 pm on February 24, 2022.
The Creative Communities grants program (CCP) encourages arts education, cultural understanding, and community arts development in Wisconsin. It provides support for projects that further the Arts Board’s goals in the following three areas: Arts Education, Folk and Traditional Arts, and Local Arts.
Learn more at https://artsboard.wisconsin.gov/Documents/CCP/CCPphase1open.pdf.
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Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Program Competition
Applications for the Nita M. Lowery 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant competition are available for the 2022-23 school year.
The 21st CCLC grant is a federal grant that funds before-school, after-school, and summer programs across the state of Wisconsin.
Applications will be due on or before 4:00 p.m., January 28, 2022. More information and application materials are available on the DPI's 21st CCLC website.
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Upcoming CE, Deadlines & Celebrations
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Items in red were added since the prior newsletter.
Remember to visit the NEWI website for the latest CE opportunities.
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