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August 16, 2024, 10am - 2pm
The State Aid for Public Libraries Formula Review Planning Committee is a committee of the State Library Commission. The meeting agenda is also attached as a PDF. Meeting Agenda: 10:00 a.m. Call to orderCall to orderIntroductionsGeneral questions /discussionLibrary allocation formulas used in other states12:00 p.m. Working lunch Survey and focus group planning discussions2:00 p.m. Adjourn
From Carteret County to Cullowhee, 41 libraries across the state have been awarded a total of $2,527,641 in grant funds from the State Library of North Carolina with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) to support new or expanded library programs and services, as well as limited ongoing projects.
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that 51 North Carolina students from 23 schools will be moving up to the 2024 National History Day© Competition, a global gathering of over 2,800 middle and high school students at the University of Maryland in College Park beginning June 9.
June 4, 2024, 10am - 11am
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee Special Meeting will meet on June 4, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Building - Room M45, 109 E. Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601.
June 21, 2024, 10am - 2pm
The State Aid for Public Libraries Formula Review Planning Committee is a committee of the State Library Commission. The meeting agenda is also attached as a PDF. Meeting Agenda: 10:00 a.m. Call to orderWelcome and introductionsGoals and Overview of State Aid for Public Libraries Formula Review and discussion Current formula and how it is calculated 12:00 p.m. Working lunch
The State Library of North Carolina announces the Community Partnerships for Literacy Mini-Grants. The eight awards totaling $65,982.00 go to local library projects that support the creation of literacy and learning centers in local community places. Libraries with community partners can establish an environment of familial and intergenerational learning in their communities.
May 24, 2024, 10am - 2pm
The State Library Commission will meet on May 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Building - Room 308, 109 E. Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601.
The men who built our state’s most iconic building, although they were enslaved, left a legacy for all North Carolinians. Their contribution to the construction of the State Capitol during the 1830s has been researched by a team of historians who will present their initial findings during an upcoming virtual Lunch & Learn program hosted by the State Archives.In this program, State Capitol staff also will discuss the launch of “From Naming to Knowing,” the project’s website. They also will provide genealogy tips for researching the lives of the enslaved.
The State Library of North Carolina Accessible Books and Library Services (ABLS) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 2024 Eastern NC Regional Braille Challenge, a compelling event that promises to highlight the talents and achievements of blind and visually impaired students in the realm of Braille literacy. Taking place Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, this event is a unique opportunity for media professionals to capture and share inspiring stories.
January 26, 2024, 11:30am - 2pm
The NC Public Librarian Certification Commission will meet on January 26, 2024, at 11:30 AM at the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Building, room 308, 109 E. Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601.