Forwarded from ALA... The American Library Association (ALA) is currently accepting applications for the 2019 ALA Excellence in Library Programming Award. The Excellence in Library Programming Award recognizes a library that demonstrates excellence in library programming by creating a cultural/thematic program or program series that engages the community, addresses an identified community need, and has a measurable impact. Programs eligible for the 2019 award must have taken place between September 1, 2017, and August 31, 2018. The award consists of $5,000 and a citation of achievement, to be presented during the ALA Award Presentation at the ALA Annual Conference. To learn more and read about previous winners: http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/programmingexcellence<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Ftools%2Fprogramming%2Fprogrammingexcellence&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca35afbe8fb5d42764f7108d674d94e92%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636824874001450648&sdata=3081h%2BlrSEyCTaSrH5WcbqNrkVcUhm00KUmFcDYXUOg%3D&reserved=0> Please contact publicprograms@ala.org<mailto:publicprograms@ala.org> with any questions. _____________ Sarah Ostman Communications Manager American Library Association Public Programs Office 312-280-5061