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Text reads: Thinking Money For ALL Kids Diverse and Inclusive Reads
Text reads: Thinking Money For ALL Kids Diverse and Inclusive Reads
Apply Now: Inclusive Financial Literacy Programming Kit
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One hundred public and school libraries will receive free books and resources to teach financial literacy.

American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries. Illustration of people wearing masks against a light pink background. American Library Association. National Endowment for the Humanities.
American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries. Illustration of people wearing masks against a light pink background. American Library Association. National Endowment for the Humanities.
Apply Now: American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries
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Up to 200 U.S. libraries of all types will receive $10,000 for pandemic recovery. Apply by December 2. 

Apply Now: Let's Talk About It: Women's Suffrage
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This ALA grant will help libraries discuss the history of women's suffrage. Apply by December 1.

Photograph of librarian reading a story during a StoryWalk to a group of children.
Photograph of librarian reading a story during a StoryWalk to a group of children.
What’s the Story?: Ideas for Creative StoryWalk Programming
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November 2021 will celebrate StoryWalks® in libraries across the nation. Here are some creative StoryWalk tips.

Photograph of blue recycling bin with the recycling logo.
Photograph of blue recycling bin with the recycling logo.
Recycle a Ton in 2021!
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A school library planned this successful community service recycling program.

Photograph of the New York City skyline with the Twin Towers. Text reads: September 11, 2001 The Day That Changed the World. With 9/11 Memorial & Museum Logo and NEH Logo.
Photograph of the New York City skyline with the Twin Towers. Text reads: September 11, 2001 The Day That Changed the World. With 9/11 Memorial & Museum Logo and NEH Logo.
NOW AVAILABLE: Free Poster Exhibition from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
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Starting July 7, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is offering libraries a free digital poster exhibition.

Illustration of green globe with leaves. Text reads: April 22, 2021. Happy Earth Day.
Illustration of green globe with leaves. Text reads: April 22, 2021. Happy Earth Day.
Quick Program Ideas for Earth Day 2021
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Members of ALA's Sustainability Roundtable share their favorite Earth Day celebration ideas.

Welcome to Your Library - National Library Week 2021
Welcome to Your Library - National Library Week 2021
Celebrate National Library Week 2021: Welcome to Your Library
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This year's National Library Week theme promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond four walls.