Program Grants
MALiA fosters innovative programming among its member libraries through biannual $500 grants.
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Recent Awards
Lonesome Pine Regional Library $500 Lonesome Pine Regional Library was awarded a grant for their StoryWalk Project. The project will bring a StoryWalk to an active walking trail in their community. Their goal is to get kids moving and enhance their vocabulary while having fun. The $500 grant will help cover the cost of moveable sign frames and a selection of books to be used in the StoryWalk. | Scotland County Memorial Library $500 Scotland County Memorial Library was awarded a grant for their Summer Reading Program Messtival, an interactive and engaging literacy event designed to inspire children and families to cultivate a love for reading through hands-on, messy and creative activities. By combining reading challenges with outdoor, sensory and STEM-based experiences, they aim to make literacy fun and accessible for all. The $500 awarded will be used to secure a Foam-N-Fun Foam Party vendor as the highlight of the Messtival. | Richmond Public Schools $500 Richmond Public Schools was awarded a grant for their Summer Lit Limo Program. The Lit Limo travels throughout the city visiting neighborhoods, summer camps, community centers and schools to provide students an opportunity to choose a book to add to their home library. In addition, school librarians will read to students before they choose a book. The $500 awarded will add 135 new books to the Lit Limo and supplies for decorating bookmarks. |