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Martindale Community Library cleverly avoids budget cut.

Tocker Foundation July 23, 2020 Funding Leave a Comment

If you have ever applied for a grant with the Tocker Foundation, you know a local authority must sign off on the agreement below or you cannot submit the application. “It is agreed that local funding for this library will not be diminished, curtailed or cut in any way as a result of awarding this grant.” This clause protects libraries …

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    Announcing the launch of a rural library network focused on engagement, connection and support rural libraries who are interested in accelerating educational outcomes, cradle to career. The launch happens this week and will feature Mark Shriver and Jennifer Garner. Registration is free -more info here: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/regishttps://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_le7ScXcTTBihnuIi7AMmCA https://berea.zoom.us: the Announcing the launch of a new rural library network focused on engagement, connection and support rural libraries interested in accelerating educational outcomes, cradle to career. Launch webinar happens this week (with future dates for repeats) featuring Mark Shriver and Jennifer Garner. Registration is free. Copy and paste link into your browser: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_le7ScXcTTBihnuIi7AMmCA ... See MoreSee Less

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    Library patrons across the state will be happy to learn of a new program from Texas State Library and Archives Commission that is helping small libraries add E-books to their collection. Read on to learn if your library is eligible to participate. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Texas State Library and Archives Commission@TSLAC·
    5 Oct

    Do you need WiFi for education, job or government applications, virtual court appearances, or WiFi-based calls?

    In partnership with @TLSC / @TexasLawHelp and @TRLA, we have launched the Texas Free WiFi Map, available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

    https://www.tsl.texas.gov/wifimap

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    Got free Wifi? Add your library to a statewide map! - https://mailchi.mp/9d07f24f8937/got-free-wifi-add-your-library-to-a-statewide-map

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    Texas State Library and Archives Commission@TSLAC·
    27 May

    The deadline to apply for the TSLAC CARES Grant Program is approaching soon! The first round of funding is closing on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Please be sure to submit your completed applications & all required documents by the deadline. #TSLAC

    https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/librarydevelopments/2020/05/27/deadline-approaching-for-tslac-cares-grant-program/

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    TLA goes virtual plus program opportunities! - https://mailchi.mp/a6f29f1408a8/tla-goes-virtual-plus-program-opportunities

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    We’re written before that library giving hasn’t been a big funding space. But the @TockerFnd has focused squarely on bolstering libraries in rural Texas for decades, with gratifying results. IP's @DerekAdeniji reports: http://bit.ly/3awoARS

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