The deadline for the Public Library Services grant applications is next Monday, May 22nd at 5:00 PM. The grant application is fairly simple and we encourage libraries to apply. Information on the grants is at LSTA Public Library Services Grants page<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_77699_79723---,00.html>. I highly recommend reading the Application Information in the Forms and Documents section. You can view a recorded application webinar at http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/p2i2eihw95mm/<http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/p2i2eihw95mm/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=f7b0a05acf75c4ff2bd701b1f42d9d7ba9adf8ce68f4bae8822a1017e026d590> Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

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>>>>>>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce a new Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) summer quick grant program for public libraries. LSTA allows grant funds for public library services and has priorities for targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills and expanding services for learning and access to information.

This program provides funding for public libraries to purchase materials and supplies that meet the selected program topics for a given year and are for an identified program or service the library will be providing. Funding is intended to supplement local topical services that improve information access and quality of service in their communities. The focus will be on small projects that improve community services, with a focus on the LSTA priorities listed above. The grant period will be from June to August annually, as funding allows. Funding will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement. The application deadline is May 22, 2017 at 5:00 PM Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the application, is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>. Please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child(r). Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]