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TUSCALOOSA PUBLIC LIBRARY AWARDED GRANT FROM ALA AND FETZER INSTITUTE TO HOST BUILDING COMMON GROUND
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (February 21, 2012) – The Tuscaloosa Public Library received a $2,500 grant from the American Library Association (ALA) and the Fetzer Institute to host “Building Common Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility, and Compassion,” a national initiative to enhance the quality of life and learning within the community through a series of library programs.
TPL is one of 30 public libraries nationwide receiving grants to host the series, which will encourage participants to consider the importance of community, civility, and compassion in their daily lives. The Tuscaloosa Public Library will partner with the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama to host programs and events that include reading, viewing, reflection, and civic engagement initiatives tailored specifically to unite Tuscaloosa; City and County.
TPL will offer six to eight programs to spark action, engagement, and reflection among community members over the next eight months. Some programs will include book discussion groups, a poetry slam, school drawing contests, a “Virtual Museum” panel discussion, a volunteer service fair and an open forum on bullying in the fall. Under this grant, the Main library book discussion will examine The Grace of Silence by Michele Norris on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Further event details will emerge closer to actual program dates.
For additional programming information, contact Vince Bellofatto or Susana Goldman at the Tuscaloosa Public Library Main library at 205-345-5820.
PLA award winners represent excellence in public libraries
CHICAGO - The Public Library Association (PLA) has announced 13 2012 award winners honoring the best in public library service, innovation and outreach. The Tuscaloosa Public Library received two honors from the 13 awards.
The Baker & Taylor Entertainment Audio Music/Video Product Award includes $2,500 in audio music and video products for the circulating collection of the selected recipient. This year’s winner, Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Public Library, will use the award to expand its media collection and better meet the needs and interests of their diverse user-community.
The Romance Writers of America Library Grant is designed to provide a public library the opportunity to build or expand its romance fiction collection and/or host romance fiction programming. This year’s $4,500 grant is awarded to the Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Public Library. The library will use the funds to recover lost materials from an area F4 tornado and to enhance their existing collection with romance e-book titles.
PLA President Marcia Warner, along with the award sponsors and PLA members will recognize all of the award winners as part of the PLA President’s Program and Awards Presentation, 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, at the 2012 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. PLA award winners are chosen by the PLA Award juries and the Public Libraries Advisory Subcommittee.
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The Tuscaloosa Public Library is one of the newest members of the Foundation Center’s network of more than 450 Cooperating Collections. Available to grantseekers at no cost, this service provides quick, easy and convenient access to Foundation Directory Online, Foundation Grants to Individuals Online, Philanthropy In/Sight, and a core collection of Foundation Center directories and publications. Stop by the Main library reference desk, check the TPL website or call 205-345-5820 ext. 271 for information. This Service is Only available on in-house computers at the Tuscaloosa Public Library.
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