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Apply Now for a 2012 Summer Reading Mini-Grant

Published by Michelle on December 20, 2011 in Public Libraries and funding. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

Public libraries may now apply for a 2012 Summer Reading mini-grant! The Colorado State Library will award a limited number of mini-grants of $200 each for public libraries to support, enhance, and promote the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) statewide summer reading themes in their local communities.

The themes for 2012 are “Dream Big – READ!” (children), “Own the Night” (teens), and “Between the Covers” (adults). Priority will be given to libraries below 10,000 Legal Service Area population and libraries in non-metro locations. Per IMLS guidelines, the mini-grant funding should be spent on books.
Summer Reading 2012
To be eligible for a 2012 mini-grant, libraries must have submitted the 2011 summer reading report AND be registered for the 2012 statewide summer reading themes.

APPLY NOW!

DEADLINE: Friday, January 31, 2012

Questions:
Beth Crist, 303-866-6908
Youth & Family Services Consultant, Colorado State Library

Summer Reading AND Mini-Grant Reports Now Online – Due 9/30

Published by Michelle on August 8, 2011 in Children's Services, General, Public Libraries, Teen Services and programs. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

From what I’ve been hearing, the summer reading programs at public libraries all around the state have been a smashing success this year. Please tell us all about yours!

  1. The 2011 Summer Reading Report is to be completed by ALL public libraries, whether they used the statewide theme or made their own. Please choose one person to report for your entire jurisdiction.
  2. The 2011 LSTA Mini-Grant Report is to be completed only by libraries that received a mini-grant for their 2011 summer reading program. If your library jurisdiction received multiple grants, please submit a separate report for each location.

Due date: Friday, September 30

2010 Statewide Summer Reading Program – TO DOs

Published by Michelle on January 14, 2010 in Children's Services, General, Public Libraries, Teen Services and programs. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
  1. Register for the 2010 summer reading program and request FREE materials. (Libraries that have already registered will receive their materials by the end of January.)
  2. Apply for a $175 Mini-Grant. Applications are due January 29, 2010.
  3. Weigh in on the slogan and theme suggestions for summers 2012 and 2013.

Contact Michelle Gebhart or Patricia Froehlich with questions.

Register Now for 2010 Summer Reading

Published by Michelle on October 21, 2009 in Children's Services, Community Collaborations, General, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Special Libraries and Teen Services. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

READ Pin for 2010 Summer Reading ProgramREGISTER NOW for the 2010 Statewide Summer Reading Programs! The themes are Make a Splash @ Your Library (children) and Make Waves @ Your Library (teens).

Registration entitles you to the following free materials:

  • *A program manual which contains children’s and teen activities, as well as a disc with graphics for both programs;
  • * A basic kit of children’s incentive materials which includes posters, bookmarks, certificates, and stickers (will be sent in spring 2010); and
  • * A basic kit of teen incentive materials which includes posters, bookmarks, reading records, and temporary tattoos (the teen basic kits are available to the first 100 registrants only, and will be sent in spring 2010).

NOTE:

  1. Public libraries must register by library jurisdiction and not by individual branches. Please appoint one person to register for all branches in your jurisdiction, and request sufficient materials for all.
  2. Please ensure that you have completed your reports for the 2009 summer reading program and for the 2009 mini-grants (if you received one). Libraries that have not completed these reports will not be eligible for 2010 materials.

2009 Summer Reading Mini-Grants Awarded

Published by Michelle on February 23, 2009 in Children's Services, Community Collaborations, General, Public Libraries, School Libraries and programs. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

The Colorado State Library awarded 70 Mini-Grants of $175 each to public libraries to support and promote the 2009 “Be Creative” and/or “Express Yourself” Summer Reading Program in their local communities. Priority was given to libraries below 10,000 Legal Service Area (LSA) population and libraries in non-metro locations.

Visit the Summer Reading Web site for the following:

  • Complete list of recipients
  • Google Map of recipients