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Friday, October 19th, 2018Congratulations to Providence Public Library for being named #2 in the state by Providence Business News on its Computer Training Centers List, based on the number of students enrolled in PPL computer training classes. PPL had over 2,000 students participate in its computer training classes in 2018, which result in certification for participants who complete […]
Art Book Distribution to Underserved Communities
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018New Art Book Distribution to Underserved Communities (DUC) Library Program The D.U.C. provides free books on contemporary art to public institutions of learning. All institutions that self-define as underserved are eligible to participate. DUC has a broad selection of 419 art book titles by 68 different publishers available to order free of charge. Place your […]
Free 19th Amendment display from National Archives
Friday, September 21st, 2018Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment The US National Archives is offering a limited number of free pop-up displays called Rightfully Hers to schools and cultural institutions nationwide. The display contains simple messages exploring the sometimes complex history of the ratification of the 19th amendment, voting rights for women before and after the […]
Nominate Your Library for an IMLS National Medal
Friday, August 10th, 2018The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting nominations for the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest honor awarded to libraries and museums in the nation for service to their communities. Anyone, including an employee, a board member, a volunteer, a member of the public, or a government official, […]
RI Libraries Selected for EXCITE Program
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018Bryant University Library, Cranston Public Library and Westerly Public Library are among the six libraries selected for the IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian funded program EXCITE Transformation for Libraries project of the Connecticut State Library. All teams will meet for in-person training on September 11-13, 2018; November 6-8, 2018; and February 5-7, 2019 at […]
Microsoft Limitless Libraries grants for Mixed Reality
Monday, July 2nd, 2018Microsoft announced a program to provide grants to school and public libraries to launch Mixed Reality (Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality) programs in educational settings. The Limitless Libraries grant will provide selected libraries with two Windows Mixed Reality headsets and accompanying computers, as well as staff training, marketing assistance, ongoing support and other resources. Middle and high […]
IMLS Grant Opportunities Announced
Thursday, June 28th, 2018Applications Open for National Leadership and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant Programs Only One Application Deadline This Year The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting FY 2019 proposals for National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21). New this year, IMLS is offering one […]
2018 Census Test Enumeration for Providence County
Thursday, May 17th, 2018From the U.S. Census Bureau: Census Enumerators have begun knocking on doors in Providence County. As a way to alert residents about this next phase of the Census Test, the Census Bureau created a short video (15 seconds) in English and Spanish. We would be grateful if you would post these on your social media platforms […]
National Disability Voter Registration Week
Thursday, May 10th, 2018We would like to invite your library to be a part of the National Disability Voter Registration Week this July 16 – 20, 2018. Last year, over 150 libraries in 46 states participated in the effort to reach and register Americans who live with a disability to vote. We hope your library can become an […]
NEH Division of Preservation and Access Grants
Thursday, May 10th, 2018The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is currently accepting applications for Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants and Common Heritage grants. Please check the NEH website for additional grant opportunities. Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants Receipt Deadline August 1, 2018 The mission of the Challenge Grants program is […]
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