This week's Weekly Number:
Kids involved in summer reading programs were up to twice as likely to read every day. Read more about the impact of summer reading in this week's LRS weekly number post.
The Weekly Number is a series by LRS that highlights statistics that help tell the story of the 21st century library. Learn more by visting LRS.org.
Upcoming Events:
- 2014-2015 LSTA Grant Applications Available
The 2014-2015 LSTA grant cycle is now open! Applications are available on the LSTA Grants page. Final day to submit applications is Friday, August 1, 2014. - State Grants to Libraries
2014-2015 Guidelines and Eligibility forms are posted. Forms due September 12, 2014. - Introductory webinar for those new to the State Grants to Libraries funding:
August 26, 9:00-10:00 am MT. Join
State Library News:
Latest Fast Facts from LRS: 2013-2014 Annual Colorado School Library Survey Highlights
2014 Teen Video Contest Winner and Finalists Announced
2013-2014 LSTA Grant Award Recipients Announced
Web resources and free materials to help patrons with Federal Student Aid
New Resources Available:
- Library Creation and Learning Site
Resources for library makerspaces, and instructor materials for technology training in public libraries. - Salvaging Treasures after a Flood
Resources for libraries and the public after flooding
2014 Colorado Teen Video Contest Winner
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