Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grants

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 until February 1, 2022. View the full award guidelines and apply online at www.ala.org/LTCEG

The Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant will provide two grants of $2,000 for a school, public, academic, tribal, or special library to expand its community engagement efforts.

Summer Library Program Learning & Fun: Catch the Wave

• @ 9am: Bryan Wunar, President & CEO of Discovery World Science and Technology Center in Milwaukee, will share water-related learning opportunities for children & teens you can offer this summer and year-round. You'll get hands-on experience with activities during the webinar, and leave the session with examples you can put into practice now. As a bonus, you'll find out about learning opportunities provided by Discovery World, offered both in-person and as virtual programs.
• @ 10am: Rebekah Garrety, Librarian-in-Residence & Client Success Manager for all of Wisconsin at Zoobean, will help you get ready for summer with the Beanstack Reading Challenge Software & Mobile App. You'll learn best practices, get tips on building challenges, and discover new features.
• @ 11am: open discussion about summer activities.