LSTA Grant Information Sessions

In FY2018-2019, the CT State Library’s Division of Library Development expects to make grants totaling $75,000 in two categories: literacies and planning. More information about the two grant opportunities is available at http://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/lstagrants/grantstolibraries, and applications and instructions are online at http://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/lstagrants/grantapplication.

The following types of libraries are eligible to apply:

· Principal public libraries

· School libraries

· Academic libraries

· Special libraries

Libraries that are interested in applying in either grant category must attend an information session to learn about application instructions, regulations, and fiscal management. Sessions will address both grant categories - literacies and planning - unless noted otherwise below. Register for a session on the Continuing Education calendar.

· Chaplin Public Library: Wednesday, February 7, 12:30-2:00

· Groton Public Library, Monday, February 26, 9:30-11:00 (for literacies grants only; will not cover planning grants)

· Plumb Memorial Library, Shelton, Friday, March 2, 9:30-11:00

· Silas Bronson Library, Waterbury: Monday, March 5, 9:30-11:00

· Hotchkiss Library of Sharon: Thursday, March 8, 10:00-11:30

· Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St, Middletown:

o Friday, February 9, 9:30-11:00

o Wednesday, February 14, 1:30-3:00

o Wednesday, February 21, 1:30-3:00

o Wednesday, February 28, 9:00-noon (especially for planning grants)

o Thursday, March 1, 4:00-5:30

o Saturday, March 3, 9:30-11:00

o Friday, March 9, 9:30-11:00

If you have questions, please contact Maria Bernier, LSTA Coordinator, at maria.bernier@ct.gov or 860-704-2204.

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