[OPLINLIST] FW: [alacro-l] Public libraries invited to apply for Building Common Ground programming initiative

[Hickson-Stevenson, Pamela]

News from the American Library Association ---- programming grant
available.

 

Pamela J. Hickson-Stevenson, Ohio Chapter Councilor to ALA and

Deputy Director

Akron-Summit County Public Library

60 S. High Street

Akron, OH  44326

 

Phone 330.643.9102          Fax 330.643.9160

 

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The Akron-Summit County Public Library provides resources for learning
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ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community
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From: Don Wood [mailto:dwood at ala.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:05 PM
To: alacro-l at ala.org
Subject: [alacro-l] Public libraries invited to apply for Building
Common Ground programming initiative

 

The ALA Public Programs Office is accepting applications for Building
Common Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility and Compassion, a
multi-format discussion program for public audiences to spark action,
engagement and reflection within the community. More information,
including programming resources and the online application, is available
at www.ala.org/commonground. Applications are due November 18, 2011.
This library programming initiative is supported by the Fetzer
Institute.

 

The goal of the Building Common Ground: Discussions of Community,
Civility and Compassion project is to engage the public in contemplation
and discussion of the importance of community, civility and compassion
in their daily lives. By bringing adult audiences together in the
library for programs and events that include reading, viewing,
reflection, discussion and civic engagement initiatives, Building Common
Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility and Compassion programs will
support public libraries as they strive to enhance the quality of life
and learning in their communities.

 

In December, 30 public libraries around the country will be selected to
host a series of 4 to 8 events between February 1, 2012 and November 30,
2012. The selected libraries will receive:

*	A $2,500 grant to support program-related expenses.
*	Access to program models and templates, including recommended
reading and viewing lists, discussion facilitation guides, video shorts
and more.
*	Access to a series of online, professional development and
project resource sessions.
*	Promotional materials, including posters, bookmarks and a
selection of digital promotion tools to support local audience
recruitment.

 

Resources to begin building a competitive application, including
programming guides, a list of potential community partners and ideas for
programming that will inspire the community to action, engagement and
reflection are available at www.ala.org/commonground.

 

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publicprograms at ala.org

 

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