Please see below for information on the Library Card Challenge program and the National Arts and Humanities Youth program.
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Library Card Challenge Open to New Communities for Round Two IMLS and the Urban Libraries Council are implementing round two of the Library Card Challenge. A new report highlights efforts by the first round of challenge communities and outlines strategies for successful partnerships. To find out how your library can get involved, Read more<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vgAVwqFr1jsyMqZzWIEjXM-2ja2p9aTeyjmSCPiMOarj5uIaiKnlByJPZ3o7dbHapGh3ZiFiZARMD049Vzvlrc3IxBLaIisw9qRHqQxvRk4apX9jnpM8DzwvuGhOPrlREY2KLkKy1M5P23J5FfzwoLDj8U45dQHRRJIV_ItFvPn2K-Ieeizmexd3uzkGQN_yMIMJIn8qLcH07kg1h4-PT3mjMj05-dMgnOb08BkrGESAPJWNFSU727tS6R0ZVuOn05QPVugxCajS12mC_3Dk6KW8y007MS01uPVyZm94kIM=&c=j6-euvBOC4Io8b08pjDzez2nprfhiFH2jD4WKZmYXx1zgwE8MD468A==&ch=pQjKRdm--Okl8Ps_W8O7EHbfleIYFk-OuRuCkQTiqybxHK2sg8cQdg==> Learn How to Apply to the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award with Webinar on January 10 Does your museum or library have an outstanding afterschool or out-of-school program that is transforming the lives of young people? The President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vgAVwqFr1jsyMqZzWIEjXM-2ja2p9aTeyjmSCPiMOarj5uIaiKnlByJPZ3o7dbHazEJMRMfCVNJ9huOFX81Pk7nDO8sU_TtSKv8Ovp-bxnOLdppDu3AKVIQO85yv2DnTGCpkesqzgMjOw0XNW3qYSze9KtwGnjS2z35iPttAJZI=&c=j6-euvBOC4Io8b08pjDzez2nprfhiFH2jD4WKZmYXx1zgwE8MD468A==&ch=pQjKRdm--Okl8Ps_W8O7EHbfleIYFk-OuRuCkQTiqybxHK2sg8cQdg==> is now accepting applications for 2017 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vgAVwqFr1jsyMqZzWIEjXM-2ja2p9aTeyjmSCPiMOarj5uIaiKnlByJPZ3o7dbHaPTp5MX-0VLlrVOeHIt9jGzDOk7WlurKg59qBLhGl-TnyekwgoV5PQzwAtRFfd_iYsmEe19m-qSB2PsI9RBARlJlDCYbe-X9WLX-Y7sj1iNoGDzNCQ-p9wEZ9Ai3gHHJP&c=j6-euvBOC4Io8b08pjDzez2nprfhiFH2jD4WKZmYXx1zgwE8MD468A==&ch=pQjKRdm--Okl8Ps_W8O7EHbfleIYFk-OuRuCkQTiqybxHK2sg8cQdg==>. The Award honors 12 out-of-school programs each year with $10,000 and a ceremony at the White House. To find out more, participate in a webinar on January 10, at 3:00 p.m. (EST). Email Reagan Moore at rmoore@imls.gov<mailto:rmoore@imls.gov> for webinar details. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021