November-December 2011
Volume 3, Issue 10
Check Your Calendars!!
National Novel Writing Month
November
Native American Heritage Month
November
National Gaming Day
Nov. 12
American Education Week
Nov. 13-19
SDLA Legislative Day
Jan. 12
ALA Midwinter Meeting
Jan. 20-24
PLA Annual Conference
March 13-17
Featured e-Resources of the Month
Downloadables now available in State Library electronic resources
grant opportunities
The Dreyer's Foundation Small Grants and Product Donations
Deadline: ongoing
The Dreyer's Foundation makes small grants ($3,000 or less) and donates ice cream products and gift certificates/auction items to nonprofit organizations for events. Proposals are reviewed on a monthly basis. Requests should be submitted eight weeks before the event. For more information: Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Foundation (PDF)
Libri Foundation Books for Children
Deadline: January 23; May 15
The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization which donates new, quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries in the U.S. through its Books for Children program. For more information: www.librifoundation.org.
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