2008 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant

Theme:
"Join the circle of knowledge @ your library®"

The Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week grant will award $5,000 to a single U.S. library for the best public awareness campaign during National Library Week 2008. All types of libraries and library organizations are welcome to apply.

This year's grant focuses on the National Library Week theme, "Join the circle of knowledge @ your library®." All proposals must use this theme.

Funds are to be used to support the winner's National Library Week promotional activities as outlined in the application and cannot be used for capital expenses, such as books or equipment.

DEADLINE:
Applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2007

More information at the ALA Website

Buckley library observes NLW

Mayor Jeff Shockley signs a proclamation encouraging residents to visit Buckley Public Library and the Joe E. White Library at Carl Albert State College during National Library Week, April 15-21. Terri Carroll (left), Librarian at Carl Albert State College and Elizabeth Neff, Buckley Public Library director, join in the invitation to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available in our community.

Buckley Public Library will observe National Library Week April 15 through 21, Elizabeth Neff, Director, announced. “In observance of National Library Week, the library will waive all overdue fines,” Neff said. “This week is a perfect time for library customers to return their overdue materials."