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The Federal Reserve Bank recently partnered with the American Library Association (ALA) to launch Money Smart Week @ your library. Throughout the ten year history of Money Smart Week libraries have been instrumental in facilitating and hosting quality Money Smart Week events. The partnership with the ALA, which is the first partnership of its kind, will allow libraries across the country to participate independently or as part of existing state and regional campaigns.

All Indiana libraries are invited to participate in Money Smart Week next spring, from April 2-9, 2011. Events will take place at libraries across the country and will and cover topics from learning how to apply for a mortgage to teaching young people about credit.

Visit the Money Smart Week partners page for additional information, including the Partner Kit, @ Your Library Resources, and the partner sign-up form. Interested participants can also contact Alejo Torres, MSW Program Coordinator for the Federal Reserve Bank, at (312) 322-2287 or alejo.torres@chi.frb.org.

Big Read Application Deadline Approaches

The Big Read is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations seeking funding to conduct month-long, community-wide reads between September 2011 and June 2012. The Big Read is a national program designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture. Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read will receive a grant ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, access to online training resources, educational and promotional materials, inclusion of your organization and activities on The Big Read Web site, and the prestige of participating in a highly visible national program. Approximately 75 organizations from across the country will be selected by a panel of experts.

To review the Guidelines & Application Instructions, visit The Big Read Web site. For more information, contact Arts Midwest at 612.238.8010 or TheBigRead@artsmidwest.org

Eckhart Awarded for Outstanding Programming

The Eckhart Public Library was recently awarded the Indiana History Outstanding Event or Project Award during the Annual Founders Day Dinner and Awards Ceremony hosted by the Indiana Historical Society. The award is given to an organization for an exceptional educational event or history project implemented during the past year and relating to that organization's mission. Specifically, Eckhart's One Gift, A Century of Literacy centennial celebration was recognized for its year-long offering of programs and activities designed to educate and entertain the community as well as foster a respect for the library's ongoing mission of promoting reading.

LSTA Funds to Remain Steady for 2011

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Museum and Library Services Act (MLSA) by a voice vote yesterday, clearing the last legislative hurdle in its reauthorization process. Last week, the U.S. Senate also passed MLSA under unanimous consent. MLSA will now be sent to the president, who is expected to sign it into law.

The passage of MLSA ensures that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) can continue its federal leadership role by administering the numerous programs in the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) portion of the bill.

This bill received bipartisan support from both Republicans and Democrats in both House and the Senate.

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UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

Government Websites
When: Thursday, Dec. 9
10:00 AM - Noon
Akron Carnegie Public Library
contact Jessica Jacko Barnes

State Library Closed for Winter Holidays
When: Thursday, Dec. 23 - Sunday, Dec. 26

Indianapolis Youth Literature Conference
When: Sat. Jan. 29, 2011
8:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Indianapolis-Marion County Public Central Library

ILF Legislative Day
When: February 8, 2011
Where: Indiana State Library

Teen Tech Week
When: March 6-12, 2011

Money Smart Week
When: April 2-9, 2011

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