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Free Webinar – Helping Libraries Plan for Programs Using the Performers and Programs Database Online

Date: Friday, February 28, 2025Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PMPlace: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/14099287Presenter: Peter KowalskiCost: Free Is your library looking for interesting and educational performers and presenters as you jumpstart your planning for Summer Reading 2025 and Color Our World? This session will provide an overview of the searchable Performers and Programs database. Performers and […]

Free Webinar – The Grand Canal : Celebrating the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMPlace: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/13852128Cost: Free Don’t miss this webinar to help your library plan programs or events celebrating the bicentennial of the Erie Canal! The Erie Canal is one of the most important transportation routes in American history.  When the canal opened in 1825 its effects on New York and the […]

Grant Opportunity – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

The New York State Legislature has appropriated $500,000 to be awarded through a competitive grant program to encourage participation in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program.  Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) is a community-based program mailing free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to registered children from birth until their 5th birthday, no matter their income. It is the […]

Free Webinar – Work It Out @ Your Library with the Wombats!

Date: Thursday, August 08, 2024Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/work-it-out-wombats.htmlPresenters: Mary Haggerty and Nicki Sirianni, GBH Learn the important role your library can play in supporting young children learning computational thinking skills through Work It Out @ Your Library! This webinar will introduce you to Work It Out @ Your Library! a new program for families in your community, […]

Workshop – Incorporating Play for Connection and Belonging into School Libraries

Date: Wednesday, August 07, 2024Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: Questar III BOCES Central Office, 10 Empire State Blvd, Castleton, NY 12033Presenter: Howard MoodyCost: Free Questar III BOCES is inviting public library staff who work with children to attend the Incorporating Play for Connection and Belonging into School Libraries workshop on August 7 from at […]

Grant Opportunity – Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants

Schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations who help students that are below grade level or having trouble reading are eligible to apply. Applicant organizations must be located within 15 miles of a Dollar General Store. Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas: CLICK HERE to apply for a 2024 Youth Literacy grant. Deadline […]

Grant Opportunity – The Pilcrow Foundation Children’s Book Project

The Pilcrow Foundation supports rural public library communities through the Children’s Book Project. Libraries qualify for the Children’s Book Project grant on an individual basis. To qualify for the grant, libraries must be located in a rural area within the 50 United States, have a limited operating budget, have an active children’s department, and raise $200-$400 […]

Grant Opportunity – The Lisa Libraries Book Donation Program

The Lisa Libraries, based on Kingston NY, donates new children’s books and helps establish small libraries for organizations that work with kids in low-income or underserved areas. Founded in 1990, the Lisa Libraries was started by author Ann M. Martin and friends to honor and memorialize children’s book editor Lisa Novak. Some of the libraries […]

CLSP Summer Symposium

Date: Thursday, December 07, 2023Time: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PMPlace: Online at https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/Cost: Free Save the date for the 3rd annual CLSP Summer Symposium! If you or your staff are interested in programming ideas, outreach and partnerships, or promotion and marketing of your library’s summer programming, then this day is for you! Registration is open now at the link above […]

Free Webinar – 30 Favorite Storytime Books and How to Use Them!

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/11296836Cost: Free Join Alex Bernat, experienced storytime presenter, as she delves into a wide array of picture books and activities to pair with them. Gain strategies and ideas to enliven and enhance children’s storytime at your library. The webinar will be recorded for […]