Watch the Slideshow

Wisconsin Libraries Say Cheese on Nov. 17th resulted in a wonderful collection of library photos from around the state.  You are invited to watch the slide show or visit the flickr group to view the images. These library photos are a visual way to remind everyone of the variety and wealth of resources, services, programs and activities their library offers.

Nov. 19-20 Library of Congress in Eau Claire

A specially-designed 18-wheel truck will bring treasures and information from the Library of Congress into Eau Claire Nov. 19-20.

"Gateway to Knowledge" will visit sites in several states through the end of the year. The exhibit includes programming especially for teachers and students and provides relevant and engaging learning experiences for lifelong learners. 


The truck, which will be staffed and driven by two docents well-versed in the Library and its collections, will be parked at Oakwood Mall in Eau Claire.
More info at http://www.loc.gov/gateway/

Just Say Cheese Today Nov 17th!

Fire up those digital cameras at your library today!  November 17th.

"Everyone Reads @ Your Library" Grants

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), is an every day celebration of children, families, and reading that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.  An annual celebration takes place annually on or near April 30th.  Commonly known as “Dia,” its primary goals are to honor children and their diverse backgrounds;  to encourage reading and literacy;  and to promote library collections and programs that reflect our plurality on a daily basis. 

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is pleased to accept applications for mini-grants intended to expand youth literacy programs to include and celebrate a variety of cultures in public libraries.  Up to 15 mini-grants will be awarded:  up to eight at $4,000 each; and up to seven at $6,000 each.

Intended as an expansion of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Día), the mini-grants will be awarded to libraries that demonstrate a need to better address the diverse backgrounds within their communities.   

The mini-grants are part of the Everyone Reads @ your library grant awarded to ALSC from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.  For more information, and the application form, go to http://everyonereads.zhost.net

The deadline for receipt of applications is November 29, 2010.

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