{"id":17310,"date":"2022-01-26T18:49:34","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T23:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=17310"},"modified":"2022-11-23T08:42:59","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T13:42:59","slug":"celebrate-library-shelfie-day-with-these-nine-library-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/celebrate-library-shelfie-day-with-these-nine-library-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Library Shelfie Day with These Nine Library Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In honor of Library Shelfie Day, which takes place on the fourth Wednesday in January, <a href=\"http:\/\/grantwatch.com\">GrantWatch<\/a> is sharing some of its favorite library grants that are currently available. These grants include funding for school and public libraries, training and awards for librarians, and book donations. Also, celebrate this holiday yourself by visiting your local library and taking a selfie with any books you find. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grants for Librarians<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>Firstly, there are grants to a <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/174853\/grant-to-a-usa-librarian-to-attend-a-professional-development-conference.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. librarian<\/a> for travel expenses to attend a professional development conference. Preference will go to library professionals who can demonstrate the greatest need for education, professional development, networking, and service to their local community.<\/li><li>There are also awards of $1,250 to a U.S., Canada, or International current or former <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/176050\/award-to-a-usa-canada-or-international-librarian-educator-or-researcher-for-contributions-to-adult-library-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">librarian, educator, or researcher<\/a> for extraordinary contributions to adult services at libraries. Contributions will be evaluated based on factors such as creativity and innovation, the impact on others, demonstrated leadership, publications, and the measurable effectiveness of programs. The nominee may be a practicing librarian, a library and information science researcher or educator, or a retired librarian who has brought distinction to the profession&#8217;s understanding and practice or services for adults.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In-kind Book Donations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In-kind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/164344\/in-kind-book-donations-to-usa-schools-title-educators-and-after-school-programs-to-benefit-low-income-students.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book donations<\/a> to U.S. schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. The purpose is to provide teachers with resources to instill a love of learning and reading in their students. Grants will go to the schools with the most creative and meaningful initiatives.<\/li><li>There are also in-kind <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/165910\/in-kind-donations-of-children-s-books-to-usa-rural-libraries-affected-by-natural-disasters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">donations of new books valued at $800<\/a> to libraries in rural areas impacted by natural disasters. Eligible libraries are those intending to rebuild or enhance their children&#8217;s departments. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grants for Libraries<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Firstly, there are grants of up to $10,000 to U.S. nonprofit organizations, public schools, and <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/153889\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-libraries-and-schools-to-support-coronavirus-related-issues-and-other-charitable-causes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">libraries<\/a> to support charitable causes. Funding is for Coronavirus (COVID-19) related issues, human services, disaster relief, and the environment. <\/li><li>In-kind grants of new children&#8217;s books to <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/178554\/in-kind-grants-of-new-children-s-books-to-usa-public-and-tribal-libraries-in-rural-areas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. public and tribal libraries<\/a> in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children&#8217;s books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books from a list of over 500 high-quality hardcover children\u2019s books.<\/li><li>There are also grants of up to $10,000 to <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/178824\/grants-to-usa-prek-school-libraries-serving-disadvantaged-youth.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PreK-12 school libraries<\/a> to provide books to disadvantaged youth. Funding is to ensure that school libraries are still offering children good books to read.<\/li><li>In addition, there are awards of $1,000 to a <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/192811\/award-to-usa-library-organization-to-recognize-improved-services-for-people-with-disabilities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. library organization <\/a>in recognition of improved services to people with disabilities. The award is to honor a library for efforts to expand existing or create new services. Projects should demonstrate innovation and organization. The award can be for a specific service(s) program or for a library that has made their total services more accessible through changing physical and\/or attitudinal barriers.<\/li><li>There is also an award to a <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/174852\/award-to-a-usa-library-or-library-system-for-outstanding-service-within-the-labor-community.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. library<\/a> to acknowledge outstanding efforts to engage the labor community and bring awareness to the contribution and history of the labor movement\u2019s role in developing the United States. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GrantNews Notes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more library or reading grants? Try our grant category specifically for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grants-filter.php?recipient_id%5B%5D=1&amp;recipient_id%5B%5D=2&amp;recipient_id%5B%5D=3&amp;category_id%5B%5D=22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Literacy and Libraries<\/a>. 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